Bought these to use for holiday jewelery. They made very cute pins and I got a lot of compliments all month. Still wearing the snowman pin cause it's winter and it works with winter clothes.
Makin's Professional Clay Cutter Kit
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $16.35
Today's Bonus: 18% Off
UPDATE 1/21/12 EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
I Recognized the accessories in the larger Clay Cutter Kit that I have in my Wood Burning Kit! I just ordered this smaller Clay Cutter kit here since I do have all the accessories from the Wood Burning Kit.
The WOOD BURNING KIT is AWESOME and excellent quality so I expect the same from this kit too!
So... I am choosing this smaller and more reasonably priced kit since I really only need the Cutter Wheel. This was the only QUALITY Clay Cutter I could find other than buying a Pizza Cutter. Hmmmm...
Believe me I have Googled and searched eBay for hours now. I have also learned a little about working with clay too from reading the reviews on so many other items on Amazon. I always end up getting side tracked and reading about other related items.
I am anxious to get this item and my Pasta machine I am ordering with this item... got free ship on both.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C4TZ2W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A1ZEMTT4HTM149
I will update this review once I use my kit.
Michley Lil' Sew & Sew LSS-339 Portable Sewing Machine
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $35.65
Today's Bonus: 29% Off
I purchased this as a quick sewing machine for my college daughter. I really wanted it to work well as I was thinking of picking one up for myself as an extra machine for quick jobs. I don't like giving negative reviews, but there were no reviews for this machine, so here I go:
Pro: It's tiny and light and very portable. Threading is very easy and stitches were perfect. Customer service responded quickly.
Con: It's loud, but it's a tiny machine and you can't expect everything...The pressure foot does not lift up high enough to get much more than a double layer of lightweight cotton through. I tried sewing a small cotton pillowcase and could not get the edges under the foot. Filling a bobbin runs the needle, which I did not like, and you need to use your finger as a way to make sure the bobbin thread goes on evenly. My biggest challenge (which I lost) came with replacing the bobbin and pulling the thread through. The instructions were useless (very limited) and customer service referred me to videos of other machines with different bobbin setups.
I never did figure out how to get the bobbin in correctly and the thread pulled through. I've returned it and purchased a full-size machine for my daughter. The machine has potential but they need to work on the bobbin issue, be up front about how high the foot lifts and put up a video.
Singer Sewing Machine 7468
This machine is the absolute WORST machine I've ever seen under the Singer name. I've been a fan (almost exclusively) of Singers my whole sewing career, which is over 40 years now. This machine is completely impossible to do precision work and tailoring on. The sewing head is so bulky that it's very difficult to see your work as it goes under the needle, exacerbated by the fact that the light in it is tiny and very dim. The same condition makes threading difficult (although it has a needle threader, if it was accessible it would still be much faster to thread the old fashioned way.) The computerization makes precision IMPOSSIBLE for several reasons: reverse is preset so that you cannot do one stitch at a time and control how far it goes; the needle by default ALWAYS stops at its highest point, making pivoting work on the needle much more time consuming. Does Singer think that the modern sewer can't learn that the needle has to be at its highest point before the work is pulled off the machine? That is one of the very first principles I learned as a child and I've never failed to use it. I think this machine was created for rank beginners who are too stupid to learn how to do it right, and an accomplished seamstress or tailor will NEVER be able to do anything on this machine. I think there were other things about this machine that drove me crazy too, but right now I can't remember them. I sent it back as I would never be able to do anything on it. This machine is TERRIBLE. I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner either.
Brother CS-80 85-Stitch-Function Computerized Sewing Machine
I recieved my new Brother CS80 yesterday and out of the box it works great. It took me a couple of hours to learn how to use the bobbin winder and the thread cassette the instruction book is written with pictures and describes everything step by step I found it very easy to use. I also love the fact of being able to use it with or without the foot pedal my last one I was constantly chasing it around the floor, its nice just to reach up and stop or start it with a button the same with the needle just push a button.I'm looking forward to all the built in stitches that are there and mosts of all its light and easy to handle and I sat it on a wooden tray table to try it out and there was no vibrations and its so quiet. I know I will get hours of enjoyment from this machine. I've sewed for along time and on all kinds of machines but I'm sure a beginner can learn to use it if you can use a computer you can use this
360pc Stainless Steel Watch Band Strap Spring Bar Pin Assortment
List Price: $27.00
Sale Price: $12.95
Today's Bonus: 52% Off
so i have a few watches in need of spring bars and after seeing so many different sizes sold in pairs for $4 on amazon i saw this item only $13 (+shipping and handling) and its way more in all different sizes (because i dont really know the sizes of the spring bars i needed) and it came with a tool!
but it was easy to see the quality difference compared to the bent pin i was trying to replace. these pins are thin and inconsistent in sizes and dont fit too well. the same size pin was a fight to get inside and then quicky bent and popped out shortly after. the next pin size down was too small and fell out fairly easily. but at least i have a lot of them so now when the pin pops out every now and then i have some replacements...
Aviditi KP1240 100 Percent Recycled Fiber Paper Roll, 900'
List Price: $21.63
Sale Price: $20.95
Today's Bonus: 3% Off
This paper is very affordable and easy to use. Its tough and will withstand abuse while easy to tear to your desired length. The roll is about 9 inches in diameter with a 3" core that converts to a 1" core with the included end caps. The end caps allow the roll to be used in most paper dispensers foe ease of dispensing.
Brother SA155 Sewing Machine Bobbins (10 pieces)
I have tried numerous bobbins in my PE-150 and have been unsuccessful. I bought these with the hopes they would work. THEY DID! I haven't been able to use my machine as often as I would like until now. I have made towels, birthday presents, christmas present and a Wedding gift. THANK YOU for carring and advertising this product correctly. I will definately buy again!
Lacis 11-Inch Fringe Maker
List Price: $43.99
Sale Price: $26.67
Today's Bonus: 39% Off
I ordered this to make pillow fringe out of some really nice yarns that a friend gave me. Since the yarns were free I figured the price of the fringe maker still make the fringes cheap.
Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Silhouette Punch, Tag
This punch makes beautiful tags, no doubt about that. The only trouble is that you cannot see clearly how far the paper needs to go into the punch. Normally with tag punches you see the outlines of the tag in the punch and you can put your paper in accordingly. This way you can save a lot of paper. With this tag you cannot see the outlines of the tag, but only the inner side of it (about as far as the small holes in the tag). Because of this, you have to 'guess' how far you have to slide your paper in. In my case this caused some misshapes because I put the paper in too far or too little. It gets me frustrated that it takes more time and you waste more paper this way.
Iwata Medea Super Lube 1/2 oz.
List Price: $10.50
Sale Price: $8.38
Today's Bonus: 20% Off
I purchased this lube after attending airbrush action magazine's airbrush getaway in Vegas. It has a great consistency to it. It's thick enough that air can't easily pick it up and spray through the gun, and thin enough to not dry up easily. So far, i like it and plan to keep using it. Some advice for anyone that will be purchasing an Iwata airbrush, is to find out if your gun includes a tube of the super lube. I purchased a gun the same time i ordered some super lube, and found that the gun came with a smaller tube of lube.
Creating Keepsakes Birthday Sticker Set 3/Piece, Metal/3-D/Rub On
I would have liked to have seen the product better in the first place. I don't think I was able to see the sticker content real close up. I didn't care for some of the rub on transfers. Product is very average in my opinion. I wouldn't recommend this product to a friend.
SewPro SP-402 QuickStitch Sewing Machine
After considerable research, we decided to get this sewing machine for our 9-year old daughter. We feel this is the best low-cost sewing machine for the money. Although many of the components are plastic, the machine is sturdy and well made. It includes a foot-pedal, does not require batteries, and closely resembles the basic features and shape of a traditional $100+ sewing machine. I only give this item four stars because there is no light.
After helping our daughter select the proper thread and tension adjustment, she has made several hats, skirts, and so on. We have also found that no matter how cheap or expensive a sewing machine is, there are going to be problems if it is your first time at sewing. Many people don't realize that there is a fair amount of knowledge and skill required to make ANY sewing machine stitch properly. If you can't get your sewing machine to stitch properly it is most likely tension setting, thread selection, etc..
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Hope this helps !
After helping our daughter select the proper thread and tension adjustment, she has made several hats, skirts, and so on. We have also found that no matter how cheap or expensive a sewing machine is, there are going to be problems if it is your first time at sewing. Many people don't realize that there is a fair amount of knowledge and skill required to make ANY sewing machine stitch properly. If you can't get your sewing machine to stitch properly it is most likely tension setting, thread selection, etc..
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Hope this helps !
Badger Air-Brush Company Medium Conversion for Vega Series
Where else can you buy a needle, nozzle, & tip for $10????? Um NOWHERE so with that said this is my choice for replacement parts for my vega 2000. great product at an awesome low price. I will definately buy again!
Cut Off Head with Open Eyes
This life size realistic human head is all that it claims (and as pictured). From Forum Props comes a very realistic human head with acrylic blue eyeballs inserted within the eye sockets for a very realistic look, they are NOT painted on which is a plus. This dead head will surely compliment any occasion you decide to use it for. The bottom of the severed head looks very realistic as well, exposed bone, arteries, veins, flesh and gore compliment this great design. I am 100% pleased with how professional this prop looks and feels, soft and durable. If you're making a zombie flick it's very easy to sink your teeth into this head without harming any of your teeth, bounces back, won't tear & can stand some abuse. Two BLOODY THUMBS UP for this pro prop, WAY UP!. Schroeder (Cult Movies Magazine)
Fiskars 12-59787097J Donna Dewberry 12-in-1 Sewing Tool
List Price: $14.49
Sale Price: $9.95
Today's Bonus: 31% Off
Wanted this to carry to embroidery classes. First thing I did was try to seam ripper. It was so thick it was difficult to get under the thread. Then it was so dull it pulled the thread and would NOT cut it. Definitely not worth the money as the seam ripper would be the most used tool on this.
Janna Salak Designs Rustic Designs - Mason Jar on Burlap Print
List Price: $21.04
Sale Price: Price Unavailable
Today's Bonus: 38% Off
This is such a precious find. We used this panel to make an apron for our canning and preserves instructor. What a special way to honor a favor and special effort. Thank you for this product!!!