I love the detail on the mold. It is very well made, has lots of cavities and tho each cavity is very small, the detail is wonderful. There is no one responsible for the misunderstanding about the size but ME. Just be aware that the cavities are very, very small. The hummingbirds are what drew me to the mold in the first place and I do love the different poses, especially that some are left-facing, some are right-facing. However, they are under an inch, tho again, this is MY fault for not reviewing the dimensions of the overall mold more carefully. If you need tiny birds, dragonflies, leaves, etc., this is your mold!
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Showing posts with label review janome sewing. Show all posts
Brother PQ1500S High Speed Quilting and Sewing Machine
List Price: $1,299.00
Sale Price: $599.00
Today's Bonus: 54% Off
I purchased this machine to be used exclusively for free motion quilting. I did a lot of research, and yes, there were some really bad reviews, but way more good reviews. I've had really good luck with Brother machines, and this machine had more of the features I needed for the setup I was creating so I decided to go for it.
I'm pretty machine savvy and no, it did not work perfectly when I took it out of the box, it was doing a lot of looping on the underside. But once I adjusted the tension on the bobbin (which was WAY off), adjusted the presser foot pressure (the color guide adjustment window made it super easy) and the thread tension dial and got all 3 in sync, which just took a little time and patience, the stitches were perfect! I then dropped the feed dogs, there's a dial that also makes this function super easy, readjusted my presser foot pressure using the color guide window, again super easy, and started practicing free motion quilting and the result is all I'd hoped for.
Two of the features I really like on this machine is the location of the bobbin casing, which is on the side of the machine vs the top or the front. The machine is facing me when I free motion quilt, so the bobbin casing is facing me which makes it really easy to change bobbins when I need to. Also, when you do the type of sewing I do on this machine, it must be oiled frequently. You do not have to take the machine apart to oil it, there are small oil "holes" on the machine where you put in drops of oil as needed. For someone who is used to taking a machine apart to oil it, this is a little bit of heaven!!
I was having a small issue with the automatic thread cutter. It was cutting the threads so short that I was losing my bobbin thread and had to bring it back up after using the cutter. Not a big deal but annoying. Then I discovered that I didn't need to pull up the bobbin thread, I could start sewing again and the bobbin thread would come up and continue stitching just fine. I only need to pull it up if I want to bring it up to the top of the fabric before I begin stitching again.
One thing about Brother, they have good tech support, so be sure and register your machine with them to take full advantage of their services.
50 pk. Clear Bobbins 102261103 (SA156) - Elna, Janome, Kenmore
All the bobbins I received were molded off center. They were off center to varying degrees, so obviously the seller is buying defective lots. An off center bobbin wobbles when it winds thread, so thread is distributed unevenly on the bobbin. I don't want to risk this causing a problem when the bobbin is used in my machine. The great price should warn purchasers that it is probably too good to be true you usually get what you pay for.
Paasche Airbrush H-153 SET SCREW PACK OF 6 PAASCHE AIRBRUSH
Recently I was using a Paasche Model H single action airbrush on a project.In the cleaning process I dropped the airbrush's set screw and even with the assistance of a magnet was unable to find the part. I was shocked that after years of there being a Paasche dealer here in town the local art supply place had quit selling parts, much less airbrushes.
I did order some replacement parts via Amazon but noticed afterward I opted for the free shipping and it moved a bit slower than I was wanting (the vendor had them on back-order I believe). I ordered another set this time from Paasche through Amazon and not surprisinglythey all arrived at the same time.
They aren't very expensive -buta missing one can grind working on a project to a halt.
I recommend to those of you like me that aren't in a large enough market for local supply/resupply to check out Amazon's many wonderful merchants.
I did order some replacement parts via Amazon but noticed afterward I opted for the free shipping and it moved a bit slower than I was wanting (the vendor had them on back-order I believe). I ordered another set this time from Paasche through Amazon and not surprisinglythey all arrived at the same time.
They aren't very expensive -buta missing one can grind working on a project to a halt.
I recommend to those of you like me that aren't in a large enough market for local supply/resupply to check out Amazon's many wonderful merchants.
Neenah Index Card Stock, 90 lb, Letter, Pastel Gray, 250 Sheets
List Price: $18.94
Sale Price: $10.99
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
I make a lot of cards and use 80lb and 100lb card stock, so when I saw this 90lb for a low price (red flag) I thought I'd try it. Bad idea-it's much thinner than my 80lb card stock.
Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestone Word and Icon Stickers, Martini
Got em to decorate my cash caddy for work I am a cocktail waitress ! The only downall is that the diamonds slowly come off come apart but I been babying mine and they still look good after couple months ! Love! ;)
Fellowes Hot Laminating Pouches, Legal, 7 mil, 100 Pack (52046)
List Price: $100.00
Sale Price: $57.83
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
Sometimes you get what you pay for. I bought these because they werent very expensive. When i separate them from the package and try to use them, the ends curl up, making them hard to use.
Maxell Battery 377 Priced Ea, Sold Pk/5
This was exactly as stated in the description. Fast shipment, too! Certainly a value considering what you pay for just one watch battery at the store!
Beadie Beads Kit for Kids (Includes 500 Multicolor Letter/Number
List Price: $14.91
Sale Price: $13.95
Today's Bonus: 6% Off
The product was fine but some variability in color combinations would be good. Ie: all of the e's were green, all of the 7's were red (not actual colors).
In the end we were able to successfully make our kids ICE bracelets for our recent trip across country (and they even kept them on!).
Wilton Decorator Preferred Heart Pan
I have had my 6 inch heart pan for many years, and I love it. You may have to experiment with recipes to make sure the one you want to use doesn't spill over the edges. Any recipe with up to 1 cup flour will probably work great; I use 1 yolk when I split a recipe with an egg. My cakes look great and not like some dinky little thing. It is perfect for small families or those who want to celebrate but eat small slices or not have leftovers. If you have to, you can eke out 8 pieces. I just used the pan with a half muffin recipe to make a Valentine's Day Breakfast; I sifted a little powdered sugar on top and everyone loved it. E. Stein
Stanwood Needlecraft Wooden Umbrella Swift Yarn Winder, Large
List Price: $89.95
Sale Price: $74.56
Today's Bonus: 17% Off
This is a great buy! I've been working with yarn for years, and finally splurged on a swift. This one is solid and easy to use. Would definately recommend to beginners and experienced knitters and spinners!
Purple Cows 12-Inch Two-In-One Scrapbook Combo Trimmer
List Price: $69.95
Sale Price: $38.25
Today's Bonus: 45% Off
The interchangeable blades of this rotary cutter make it a lot of fun to use, and I love all the safety features that are built into this product! I also like that you can attach the rotary cutter part to the blade section, or keep it separate for better portability.
The blade cutter isn't the best I've seen, but it is functional for the paper I have tried. I would buy the product for the rotary feature, not the standard paper cutter section!
HP Advance 5 Inches x 7 Inches Glossy Photo Paper
List Price: $16.67
Sale Price: $9.75
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
I received my order in four days which was sooner than expected from BT Enterprises Inc. This was very well packaged and protected. I mention this because of the one other review which states they didn't receive their order in a timely manner.
This HP paper is wonderful paper (and I do use HP ink and have a very old all-in-one HP printer) and I have used it for years now. The photos are amazing! This 'Advance' paper (they also have Premium, etc.) dries very quickly and I have witnessed no fading ... at least over the years that I have used it.
If you can get this product at a discounted price, buy it!
Cricut Iron On Glitter, Pink
I liked the product. The vinyl is fairly easy to work with, but the price is just too much. The pink is very pretty and sparkly. I will say it cut nicely and I had no problems ironing it on my project so it was a good product. Just not worth the price.
It is easy to find good quality vinyl on the internet that costs a third of the price because it does not have the Cricut name.
It is easy to find good quality vinyl on the internet that costs a third of the price because it does not have the Cricut name.
12 Gold Plated Finger Ring Jewelry Findings Charm Part
I use these to hand out (2 held together with a bow) when we do water baptisms to signify your marriage to Jesus. This is about the best price for bulk rings. Wish they had bulk "wedding" bands. pj
