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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love to sew, and I've owned a lot of sewing machines in my time, all different brands. Brother is one of my favorite brands, because they have some features I don't find often in other brands, like the easy to install bobbin. You just stick the bobbin in, wind it though a clearly marked little channel, it clips the thread and you're ready to go. Brother has one of the few needle threaders that I'm able to do the first time, every time, without having to find a magnifying glass and stick my finger a million times with the needle. Besides all that, this particular sewing machine is computerized, which also gives some great features. For instance when you choose your stitch you want, it automatically sets the stitch length, shows you clearly what foot to use, etc. There is a flip chart made to the front of the machine that shows you all the different stitches, and this one has more than you will ever need. I do quilting, including appliqué, plus a little sewing for the grandchildren, and this has every stitch i could imagine needing.

It sews smoothly and quietly, and the light is bright (which I love!) It has two different built in fonts for monogramming and it's great for labeling children's clothing for school or camp. I found the names easily readable, not scrunched up like some machines. This machine comes with a larger surface you can snap on to use for quilts or other larger items you are sewing, and it makes for a much larger work surface. It does have the cup that holds all the accessories, and there is a tray that has a place for all the commonly used feet that is clearly labeled so they are easier to find. There is an on/off button, so you can use the foot pedal or not. I like to sometimes when I'm sewing something with a lot of curves , but for straight sewing, I love the on/off button. There is also a needle up or needle down button, so if you want to have the needle down in the fabric each time you stop, it makes it much easier to turn corners.

I really believe this would be an excellent machine for a beginner or experienced sewer. It's easy enough for a beginner to figure out, but has everything you would probably ever need so you won't outgrow it. Brother is a brand known for great service and long lasting quality machines. I would not hesitate to recommend this machine.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program After unpacking this sewing machine I was impressed with two things. It was relatively light in weight, yet it offered a lot of space. For me, this is a double edged sort. I personally like the light factor because this makes the machine extremely easy to transport, but it also means plastic components.

I read the instruction booklet and went over what appeared to be a ton of accessories. This machine can cater to my family sewing needs while it also can handle machine quilting which has been a hobby of mine for the past two years. I started out in a beginners class and armed with the basics I have become fairly adept and comfortable when it comes to quilting on a sewing machine.

Because this machine is electronic which means it is programmable, there is an infinite number of stitches that are available to the quilter as well as the seamstress. While I can sew with some proficiency, I usually stick to the basics which means repairing seams, replacing buttons, repairing zippers or replacing them, or just hemming clothing. The virtually stitchless hemming this machine does is quite impressive and a real timesaver. Ditto for sewing buttons; it makes a thankless task easy and a button stays put while looking nice and securely in place. The number of available stitches and lengths will work for me when repairing torn seams. I know this isn't much of a big deal since this is an easy task, but the machines tension is easy to adjust. My current machine leaves something to be desired in this respect. Troublesome tension settings can be a deal breaker for me.

Because I had to review this, I took other features on a test run. The button holer makes precisely stitched holes without much of a learning curve. I liked the machine's drop in bobbin, self threader, and its larger work surface table. This machine also monograms because it has two individual fonts. Loaded with a ton of accessories and fairly easy instructions for the average sewer, this is a nice entry level sewing machine/quilting machine that won't break the bank.

I love this machine's LED display which is clear and bright.

My best advice is to review the machine's features in Amazon's description page. It is impressive as well as mind boggling. I tested out many of the features, but certainly not all of them. In some cases there was a minor learning curve before I got it right. I am making a quilted folk art Christmas Tree skirt right now and it is progressing very well and almost what I consider mindlessly because this is an easy machine to use. Once you get the hang of using the electronics, this becomes a really automatic process.

The pluses:

Infinite versatility

Reasonable price point

Accessorized for most situations

Good tension without stress

Large surface area

Larger than average display

The negatives:

Plastic body and components

Not desirable or necessary for basic sewing needs

Can overwhelm someone who needs a basic home machine because there is a learning curve for new sewers

or crafters

This compares favorably to my Singer machine that cost twice the price. This is a nice machine at an equally nice price.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Brother Designio Series DZ3000 Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine is a very well thought out machine. I have used Brother machines in the past (one of my favorites is a high speed straight stitch quilting machine wonderful!) and this one is one of the best that I have used. That is saying a lot because I think Brother is a great brand machine. I currently use a Janome for most projects but it doesn't have the built in stitches that this new machine has. The set that comes with this machine has a huge variety of presser feet important as presser feet can cost quite a bit. The circular stitch guide is really wonderful I've never seen anything like it and it does as it says helps you make perfect stitches in a circle.

The machine is well lit with a single LED light and the display is large and easy to read. The DVD that comes with the set helps explain a variety of common stitch usage and the booklet helps with the rest. I like that the most commonly used presser feet are kept in a tray that is in the part of the base that comes off for free-arm stitching. While I don't think that I will use this machine for most quilting projects (I have sewn for years but I am very much a beginner quilter), I do like the stitch edgings that I can use for decorative stitching on applique projects and/or for making a crazy quilt. The knobs and switches are all well made and feel very sturdy (though as with most machines today, most are hard plastic.) All this and the machine comes with a great hard case unlike my last Singer which came with a flimsy plastic covering (similar to a cheap, cheap, cheap shower curtain.)

The machine has some features that I have come to really depend upon in my stitching. The needle up feature and the pedal free stitching are things I really need. Needle up (or rather down!) makes pivoting a breeze and keeps me from shifting my projects if I have to step away for a minute in the middle of stitching. I've had foot surgery so having the ability not to use a foot pedal makes sewing a literally pain-free experience for me. Brother also has a great needle-threading process that I appreciate more and more the older I get. The bobbin threading on a Brother is about as simple as it can get and the thread cutter (both bobbin and general thread cutter) work really well and allow me to work without constantly picking up and setting down my scissors.

It is a very well thought out machine and one that I will use and have fun with for years to come.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I want to say right off that this machine is not 100% perfect, but it is very excellent and given the vast array of presser feet and attachments included with it, I'd say it is an excellent deal.

Before actually receiving the machine, I did a bit of browsing about here on Amazon and saw that Brother has another product billed as a "sewing and quilting machine" which currently costs about $36 less: the HC1850. Judging by the shape of it and the fact that it also offers 130 stitches, I bet it is mechanically the same machine inside with mostly cosmetic differences on the outside. It appeared to me then that the biggest single selling point this DZ3000 had over the HC1850 is the additional "script" style letter and number font, which really looked like a cool feature. In fact it was the very first thing I checked out after I did receive it.

Well I'm sad to say that the letters and numbers are not what I'd hoped they'd be. The "block" style (which the HC1850 would also have) is at least readable, and could be functional for internally marking children's clothing to prevent loss or theft. I would not say it is fully suitable for decorative use on the exterior of garments or other items; that would be akin to using a 1980's dot matrix printer to print out your job-hunting resume in 2013. It just looks crude and amateurish. That being the case with the block lettering, it is no surprise that this machine bites off more than it can chew with the flowery script font. For the most part, I can't even read the results. And yes we've checked the adjustment according to the manual.

So what is there left to justify the price difference over the HC1850? Well you get 5 additional presser feet, one of which is a very complex and expensive-looking "walking foot." And you get a circular sewing attachment, which we just tried out tonight and found to really work well. I'm not 100% sure about all the additional feet yet, but I know this circular attachment is something really useful. Regardless of the situation with the monogramming, this package taken together blows the HC1850 out of the water for just a very modest increase in cost.

Our (my wife's) main sewing machine is a Janome DC2011 which originally cost $500. Comparing that machine to this Brother, I'd say the Janome sews more smooth and quiet, whereas this one makes a slight clunking sound sometimes. I feel the Janome has a bit more class, as you might expect for the considerable extra money. On the other hand, this cheaper machine has essentially 3 times as many stitches, a whole lot more attachments, and seems to be working just fine overall. My wife says the Brother blind stitch foot beats the heck out of the Janome blind stitch foot. The more decorative stitches, with flowers and leaves sprouting off them, look very good to me. We've sewn buttonholes and buttons with great results. And if it is related to the Brother HC1850, that is good news too: just check the excellent ratings for that machine here on Amazon.

(Edited later to say that after sewing several more items with this machine, my wife has now decided to give away her mechanical Janome HD-1000 "backup" machine to her mom. While that has been an excellent dependable machine for her, she has no need for three and sure isn't letting this Brother go.)

If you seriously want to embroider names and such, buy an embroidery machine. I can't really say how useful this machine will be for quilters; it does come with a special quilting foot and big table attachment that must be useful for that. But for general sewing, the 130 stitches and zillion attachments are sure not going to leave you wanting much. Whatever its faults, the machine seems an incredible deal in its price range.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I am a rabid sewer, and have been sewing for almost 35 years. I have 4 machines: 1911 industrial Singer, 1926 Singer, 1928 Singer and a 1983 Singer Merritt. I love my Singers, but I had been feeling like it was time to enter the 21st century for a while.

Here are a couple of general observations about a machine that is as sophisticated as this one. If you are new to sewing, this might overwhelm you at first. Don't let it, just keep coming back and reading the manual again and again-that's what I had to do, and I thought there wasn't a machine I couldn't just sit down, wind a bobbin, and thread. This one takes some learning. At the end of all my muttering and cursing I was glad I had stayed with it.

Cons:

What is UP with the weird way the thread is mounted?!? I really, really, really don't like it, and kept having to rewind my thread because it feeds so damn easily. Just let the thread sit in the upright position! Aaarrg.

Because of the bizarro thread position it took me a long time to wind my first bobbin. My husband closed the door to his office so he wouldn't have to hear all the complaining.

And why, why, why would the bobbin size have to be just an eentsy-weentsy bit smaller/different than every other bobbin? In the past I've just bought packages of bobbins, never even really thinking that they might be all that different. Anyhow, you cannot use these in any other machine-they are even different from other Brother bobbins, according to their manual. Which means buying new bobbins, and then keeping them separate from the others, which is almost impossible to do because they look almost exactly alike.

The foot pedal is pretty insubstantial feeling. It works fine, but it just looks like something that should feel a bit sturdier. After all, you will be stepping on it.

Pros:

Incredibly quiet! This puts all my other machines to shame when it comes to smooth and quiet sewing.

Awesome button hole foot and functions. Really, this machine is the next best thing to actually getting somebody else to sew your button holes.

The self-threading function is the coolest thing I have ever seen on a sewing machine. Can't see worth a damn? Don't worry, this machine is a cinch to thread. When I came across this function in the manual I almost started crying with joy.

Wonderful selection of special stitches and monogramming alphabets and VERY easy to use. These are also easy to set up with the selection buttons.

Basically, this machine is just a joy to use, once you get over the weird thread and bobbin set-up. I'm not sure I'd advocate this machine for a first time sewer. But if you do opt for this machine, you will be able to sew on anything that isn't quite as sophisticated.

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After taking up drawing recently, this is exactly the kind of sketching set I was looking for, which includes over 50 tools.

Here is a full list of what is found inside the box:

12 Graphite Pencils

12 Compressed Color Lead Sticks

6 Compressed Lead Sticks

6 Compressed Charcoal Sticks

4 Pastel Pencils

4 Vine Charcoals

3 Blending Stumps

3 Charcoal Pencils

2 Erasers (1 White, 1 Kneaded)

1 Sharpener

1 Ruler (6")

1 Sandpaper Block

1 Mannequin (just over 6" on its stand)

1 5x7 Sketching Pad (about a dozen pages)

Although the plastic insert is just as cheap as the reviewers said it would be, the particular wooden box that I

received is well-built and durable. I guess I am one of the luckier ones!

The only problems I had were sharpening the soft charcoal pencil (its point would break each time) and putting the mannequin

in its holder. (The hole seemed too shallow.) However, for the price I paid, I feel like I got a great deal.

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I purchased this product to get some basic art supplies when I took up drawing. The supplies have all worked well, but the case was not very durable, and actually was falling apart in places. A little glue corrected the problem.

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All the items in the box are wonderful. It is quite a good set for a beginner. It will supply the beginner with most everything they need.

The box was the main draw back for me. It's not very well made. The little plastic thing that the stuff is supposed to 'click' into doesn't hold the items very well. I kept trying to close it and had the items falling out of their slots and getting caught between other things.

The box had a crack around a knothole in the side. Looking at the paint job led me to believe that the knot hole had been ignored. No attempt at putting any wood putty around the knot hole or in the crack had been done. I'm not sure how the box would hold up to long term or heavy use.

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This product is like many have said, it is either a hit or a miss with how lucky you are to the state of the contents inside the box. I wanted to like this product, I did, but after having used the pencils. I just could not. And I knew it even when I had purchased this product that these would not be state of the art pencils, but it would have been nice if they did not completely skimp on them. Of the entire set of graphite pencils, maybe three worked well, they all sharpen horribly, which reduced me to using an ancient method of using a razor blade. Which I must say although it works great, I am not particularly a fan of sharp metal... I was one of the lucky few to find nothing broken, at least until I was attempting to get things out of the god forsaken case. It was a cheap plastic crate that held in the contents, which it does a good job of, don't get me wrong, but boy oh boy does it make it a pain in the behind to get the contents out. I snapped the handle part on the mini sandboard paper, and even though I am a bigger guy, it should not be so ridiculously sad of build quality that it snaps prying it from the depths of cheap haven. To the box itself, it is like others have said, it is very cheap, it does what I want, which is hold things in there. I can not say how nice it is to not carry 10 zip lock bags around looking like a crazy cat lady or drug dealer for art supplies. But thats where the good stops, it smelt fresh of paint, which is appalling in the least. You could actually tell they painted this thing before they sent it to me, which although it may have provide a sense of "your own little case" it does not because of the build quality. Granted my case has not been as bad as others, and maybe after not having purchased an art case of pencils for so long I was expecting too much, but if I had known that the build quality, the materials quality (especially that god awful crap kneaded eraser), and overall dismay was that bad, I would have saved 26.50 and put together a more expensive, and granted smaller package of art supplies. The only thing this case has going for it is that it hold things well. I do not do this often because I try to be nice, but boy oh boy, avoid this thing like the plague, it will only hinder your art ability, your wallet, and your sense of faith in art products online.

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For the bad quality of some of the pencils! i wouldn't recommend this product to advance drawers because it a pain the a** to sharpen a pencil every 2 minutes but i do recommend this set only to beginners because it comes with the basic tools and can be use to develop their ability.

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I absolutely LOVE this fabric. Not only does it feel fantastic, yes I am def a quilter that pets her fabric!, but the colors are beautifully muted and the patterns are so nice! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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I bought this for a quilt I was making. It was SO easy to work with, machine cut even squares. The quilt blocks came out great and was really easy to assemble.

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I used this product to make a throw quit. I LOVE IT. colors are clear. I would recommend and will order again.

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I love this fabric! May of the squares have printing on them which adds interest to quilt squares. I am becoming lazy and spoiled by using the Moda charm packs. They are ideal for a quilter who experiences wrist pain when cutting fabric. I'm not there, yet, but I love the convenience of the squares and the coordinated colors.

Buy Artist Sketching Kit with Sketch Paper Strathmore 400 Series

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This is a great set for the beginner or college student and the price was amazing! I deducted 1-star only for the packing: The box was just a tad too short and the pad was so snug against the side it warped a bit. It's with my daughter at college, so I don't know if it has relaxed and straightened.

I'm impressed with the array of French curves. They aren't heavy-duty like the ones I used drafting eons ago, but are excellent for their intended drawing purpose. The Strathmore paper is a brand and kind my daughter likes and I have no opinion about since I don't draw. And I can't review the pencils -I'm pretty picky and haven't tried them to know -but they're an added bonus to the whole package. I'm very pleased with the purchase and fast shipping.

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Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Soft Pastels set of 72 Review

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I absolutely LOVE my new Faber-Castell Soft Pastels! They stay on the paper, especially if you use paper that is specified for pastels. The colors are breathtaking! The range of 72 different colors makes it so much easier to get that perfect shade you want for your artwork! The sticks are easy to hold and soft. But not so soft that they crumble!!

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I was happy to find this on amazon. There was little selection in the local crafts store. And this same product was 40% more.

I have used these pastels in my art class with great results. Can't wait to put to use at home!

I was a bit worried because others mentioned breakage in transit. I didn't have a single break. :) It was in a box with plenty of bubble wrap, and came intact. Very pleased. Great deal.

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This is a very nice starter set of affordable, pro-quality pastels. They are listed as soft pastels but are more on the semi-soft side. Softer than Nu-Pastels but more firm than Mount Vision or Unison. The are great for blocking in colors, they blend smoothly and you can quite effectively use the edges of broken pieces for fine lines/details. I am very pleased with the quality and handling of these pastels and the range of colors provided in this set make will make a worthy contribution to your pastel collection.

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I'm just getting started with pastels and hadn't read much about different brands before impulsively picking up a box of these. I tried them and found them dusty and the colors not very brilliant. A quick comparison with some 20-year-old Rembrandt pastels (donated by a friend who had a box of remnants) was revealing--the Rembrandt brand lays down far more pigment, creates less dust, and is overall a superior product. I recommend visiting any of the many conversations at wetcanvas.com to learn more about the other outstanding brands of soft pastels available.

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These are just what I expected. I have ordered other pastels that were more like crayons than pastels. These are a better type of pastel. They apply very smoothly and are relatively easy to control. These are a bit messy (dusty) and you need to make sure you use paper made for pastel art. But The results I got were beautiful.

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This is a nice packet of copic marker paper. Perfect for pencil, pen, and copic marker, this is a wonderful purchase if you are looking to create high levels of hand drawings. In addition these papers are wonderful for creating page layouts for comics or mangas.

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This product is advertised as size 19.69 by 27.81-inch. I inquired before purchase if that was correct. It is not that size but rather 10 by 14-inch. Please change description

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My stamped images look great colored with Copics on this paper and the size of the paper while unique is great for my card making.

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These adapters had no space in their collets other than forcing them tool into place. I was able to modify them very easily to the point that they work beautifully. A better description and photo of the end that allows the bit to be inserted would help a great deal for people wanting to buy this item.

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Cheap me & my BIG ideas Glitter Sticker Flip Value Pack, Black and White

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Product exactly as described. Very cute! We are using them for the photo guestbook at our wedding, and they are perfect.

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I recieved these stickers and was completely impressed with how many were in there, and how easy they were to take off the paper, and how cute they were! Perfect ! :) I would recommend these over some stickers on here, you spend more for better quantity and quality! :)

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These are some of the nicest looking stickers I've found for my wedding scrapbook so far. there's so much versitility and the sheen on them just makes my pages look so elegant.

Buy Big Kids Choice Arts & Crafts Brush Set-12/Pkg

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Im using this, bought them for grandkids to play with them, and paint there coloring books, but I ended up using them for somethings I was doing, I love them......

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I like these brushes alot, I was hoping they were the same kind I had picked up once but it turns out to of been a different brand. But they work good. Some of the bristles do come out once in a while, but I find it hard to find a brush that doesn't do that. For the price you get a lot of brushes and it made my niece very happy that there was an orange one too.

Review of Prat Paris Nylon Covered Brush Easel Holder 12x13", Holds 12

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I bought this cause I was in a painting class and had trouble keeping my clothes and other objects free of paint.

As sloppy as I am, this product reduced stray blotches dramatically. It also keeps all your brushes neatly organized during and after your painting session. It folds in half vertically and fits into about an inch wide slot in your painting bag, which leaves room for all your other artsy junk.

One of the cheapest, slickest accessories I own for painting, and perhaps one of the most useful (if only it could help me grasp contrast as well as it grasps brushes).

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This product is absolutely great. I volenteer my time as a clown to raise money for the Shriners Childrens Hospitals and do face painting at various locations and events. I have a brush for every paint color and this holds them all so they don't roll around on the table. The angle of the brushes can be adjusted easily and when not in use the brushes are well protected. Love, love, love this product.

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Wanted a compact and convenient way to organize my painting brushes and this product fulfilled my wish. Not only does it store them but it can be adjusted to hold them upright for easy selection while you are painting. A great idea and product and very well made.

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I love this! Compact for portability when facepainting. Keeps my wet brushes out of the way and ready for me to use. Pull-cord adjusts so I can adjust the slant at which I want it to stand up. Perfect for what I needed it for!

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Great for taking to an art class, or when painting "plein air' ( not on a windy day though!). The longest brush it will hold is approximately 12 ", so not a good choice if you are an oil or acrylic painter who likes long hog hair brushes. As stated by the manufacturer, maximum capacity is 12 brushes.

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I found a pattern for a scarf I wanted to make and was very happy when I found this Hairpin Loom made by Clover who, I think, makes a good quality product, at a reasonable price.

The Hairpin Loom I received is sturdy and comfortable to hold/handle. It came with Instructions that, at first glance, seemed rather difficult to understand, but when I stopped reading them, picked up the loom and began following the each step, one by one, I found it quite easy and had a nice little strip of loops that were pretty even. I also found that it didn't matter if the first few loops aren't perfect since I could easily undo them.

My only problem is that the loom is too small for the pattern I wanted to make, so I frequently have to stop and transfer the loops onto pieces of yarn, which then hangs below the loom as I work and has a tendency of getting tangled in my working yarn. There was no deception on the part of the seller, the error was mine, in not looking more closely to the photo.

I don't know if they sell longer rods separately, but it would be great if they did. If not, maybe I can find some longer metal rods that will fit.

I really do like this loom. It's light weight, easy to use I can get it out or put it away in seconds. Great for when you're sitting in the Waiting Room at the doctor's, dentist's, etc.

I would recommend this product to anyone as long as they do not need to make long strips of loops.

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This tool makes doing hair pin lace so much easier. Works well and a wonderful tool to have in your craft box.

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This loom is easy to use, easy to learn, which is not difficult at all. If you know how to crochet, you can use this loom. I already made two scarfs and going to make a nice shawl soon (I got this for Christmas) as I just got the yarns. If you go to the red heart site, you can find some patterns there, one is the shawl I will make soon. This tool is amazing and produces some really beautiful projects easy.

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I love how this tool is very versatile and adjustable. It is plastic but solid, the bars are a tad flimsy but I believe they will hold up very well under use.

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Very useful tool, I wanted to make a dolls hair, I think I going to be perfect, I have not try it yet.

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I love how this brush handles and am so happy I ordered it. I saw it mentioned on another artists' squidoo lens and was looking for a good brush. So glad I did.

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Discount Folk Art 884 8-Ounce Gloss Varnish

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Great varnish high gloss and not thick so brushes on very easily. Only negative is that is seems to dry a bit slowly instructions are to let dry for several hours between coats, but that's minor and I will buy more.

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This gloss varnish does what it is supposed to do. It wasn't too thick or too thin and was easy to apply on outdoor statues after I had repainted them. This left a nice finish on my statues that wasn't glittery looking but left them with a nice, believable sheen that was complimentary and not too shiny. I'm hoping that the effort I put into repainting these items for my garden will continue to look beautiful for years to come because they will be exposed to the hot Texas sun. It took about a week after ordering for me to receive this varnish but I believe that Amazon had to obtain this product from the manufacturer (I don't think it is an item that Amazon regularly stocks in its warehouse). But I was still painting my garden statues when I ordered this so I didn't mind a one week delivery time. I didn't see this product in this size on the shelves at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. However, it's possible that I could have missed seeing this because both stores were pretty crowded when I was looking for an 8 oz. size of gloss varnish. I will definitely reorder from this company when I run out of this varnish.

Review of Snazaroo Mulit-Purpose Professional Paint Brush (Red) 1192010

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The Snazaroo Red brush is about the same as a #6 round bristle in most other brands of Watercolor brushes. I am a professional face painter in the Bay Area (see my profile) and I appreciate the shorter handle length. I also like the firmness of the round shaped bristles when this brush is new, but I do tend to fly through them because the bristles spread with lots of use, which makes line work look messy. Still, the price point on these Snazaroo red brushes is hard to beat and it makes it worth stocking up with a few and switching them out when needed.

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