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Great color. I love all of Ranger products. I had some problems with the pads separating from the holder with the first pads that they released, but Ranger cheerfully replaced them for me. Great company, great ink. | 5 |
love the red foil the most | 5 |
I've "tiffanized" my entire scrapbooking room! The scrap rack is AWESOME! These pages really help you get your items organized. | 5 |
Making cards requires a lot of tools. Thank you Ranger, for supplying we cardmakers with quality supplies. You all keep the industry moving right along. There is always something new in the marketplace. | 5 |
love EK tools and the slim line is great for storage and mobility. I highly recommend these tools to all crafters. | 4 |
Pretty much what you get. A quick easy kit that is adaptable for different styles of hats as well. The yarn is machine washable as well as the topper. I separated the topper from the hat for washing. It is pretty soft for acrylic as well. | 5 |
Great little tool:) | 5 |
Great stamp! Love the detail! | 5 |
Very nice stencil! I am doing cool stuff with this already! | 5 |
I have tried many gel pens..these are my favorite!! They come in a really nice hard plastic case, keeps the pens in order. Great for coloring...and the price has yet to change unlike other sellers that will increase. | 5 |
This size is a perfect fir for my new machine's hoop. I had a 4 x 4 and I wasn't sure what I needed. | 5 |
I used this glue over the weekend and it's hard to get the glue to come out of the bottle, but it worked for the shaker cards I made over the weekend. | 3 |
The item arrived quickly and was packaged properly. This crochet hook Susan Bates 10-Inch Luxite Double-End Crochet Hook, 16mm is unique in that it is lightweight and large to quickly work a blanket, large project or for tunisian crochet items. This addition to my collection completes my set. | 5 |
the plastic is pretty flimsy | 3 |
Love these!! So handy to have!! | 5 |
I bought this a while ago and just opened it yesterday. Imagine my disappointment to find the paper is NOT heavyweight--and it is not watercolor paper. It is suitable perhaps for pen work but that's it. Get it wet and it will buckle. Next time I will be sure that it says 'watercolor' in the description; Global Art Materials makes several kinds of sketch books like these and the paper is not all the same. | 2 |
My wife is happy.. | 5 |
ok, here's the word on the sock loom thus far.....
a) when the DVD starts out, it doesn't tell you what exactly you're casting on FOR--the first thing you loom is the cuff of your sock, make sure you did your math (or do a try-out sock like I am, cause I'm HOPING I got my math WRONG, otherwise I can't make a sock bigger than what will fit my own foot on this loom! and I only wear a size 7 & 1/2 men's), so you know how many pegs. please note the loom only has 60 pegs, unless you add the extensions and I haven't' purchased those yet.
*honestly, this first sock could be a dish rag when I finish. it could A) be way too big or B) just the right size without enuf give in the spots that need give. we shall see.
b) do NOT make your loops as it looks like she's doing!!! to begin casting on. it LOOKS like she's making tight loops, but I'll tell ya, when you come back around and start trying to flip loops over the next, omg, you'll have to FIGHT to get those loops off the pegs and get over/under them. it's a somewhat fine line finding what's "snug" and what's a P.I.T.A.--a tad looser is easier to work with.
c) when doing knit stitch, BE CAREFUL! work in a VERY WELL LIT room, because, what you're doing is catching a loop from the yarn in your hand and then pulling that loop upwards, in order to take a loop OFF the peg--remember I said really tight loops are a PITA?--well, picking up that loop, from the yarn in your hand can be a tough one and then being sure you put the right loop back on the peg can too! you really need to pay attention to be sure you don't drop a stitch that way! if you look really close, dropping a stitch looks different than the knit stitch: all you'll see is the previous loop underneath and a flat string across the peg above. that SOUNDS deceptively obvious, BUT these pegs are closer together than the plastic knitting looms! this loom will keep you on your toes until you get used to it!
d) I finally figured out a new stitch! the knit stitch totally eluded me until I SAW it done on the video. I know, it always helps to SEE a new thing done, but I was awfully happy to learn it.
the DVD shows you two different knit stitches, the 2nd one is easier and then it shows you how to purl (which is sort of the reverse of knit in a way).
I'm gonna stop watching the video until I knit a leg for this sock and then I will go back to it and write you more on this! :)
the only thing that I'm not thrilled with is that the pegs can be worked loose--this might be possible on purpose and I just don't know why yet (I am VERY new to loom knitting after all!). When I accidentally wrap the yarn too tight, I am in danger of pulling pegs out of the board!
I will post more review when I get to that point, so far, so good! : I'm happy with the purchase--be sure you get two double ended knitting needles and a yarn needle--you'll need them to finish off socks! I'm a ways off from finishing, so I haven't gotten mine yet. | 4 |
Great for my Christmas crafting. | 5 |
I have used this Ink Pad for make my homemade cards and it has worked beautifully! The color is great and the pad was moist when I got it (Sometimes I buy ink pads from Micheals Stores only to have them dried up). I would recommend this to anyone who does scrapbooking or card making! | 5 |
This is the best for auto decals and home decals.. Perfect amount of stick. | 5 |
This stuff is amazing. It's my favorite thing ever and I love it so much. It's thick and durable and feels very nice. Just buy this! If you're not sure, I'm telling you...BUY THIS! | 5 |
These 4mm spacers will nicely set off my small beads. They will accept up to 18 gauge wire. | 5 |
I've used this for a few weeks. I was using the pointy end to poke paper out of dies but it has become soft and pliable/bendable. Weird. The putty end is pretty useless too - it either won't come out at all or comes out in droves and is wasteful. I do like the little spatula end to grab small sticky gems and pearls without touching them but I have other tools that can do the same thing. I wouldn't reorder. | 2 |
Very bright colors | 5 |
I wanted to give this paper five stars, as the quality is there, but I don't love the price of it. Is it more affordable than other watercolor papers? Yes. Will I purchase it again? Possibly. I get good use out of it, but for 12 sheets, the price is a bit high. | 4 |
This is exactly what I needed, expected and used. Works fine, I didn't expect the mat to get so marked up so quickly, but otherwise it is working well. | 5 |
all ok | 4 |
Good buy at a good price. Would definitely buy again. | 4 |
It is perfect. | 5 |
I thought these were cube beads, but they are round beads, ???. It's okay, I will still use them. | 5 |
they write so smooth in my machiene, all the colors show up on black AND white! great buy.. not super shiny but a lot like the sharpie metallics! | 5 |
Just what I wanted. I love the way he paints, you don't have to do any drawing!! Good quality items and a great starter paint set, I love it!! | 5 |
This is a nice product, but it is relatively thin and see-through. I gave this a rating of 3 stars only because the description of this product could be misleading. I am used of more durable grades of power mesh. | 3 |
Perfect size. Butterflies can be used in a soft pretty project or in an old vintage design. | 5 |
The color was good and it was a good price. | 5 |
Great set of needles! | 5 |
It works like a dream and beats the heck out of my old Singer Golden Touch and Sew with the wind in place bobbin. But that's a low bar.
This machine is solid, works well every time, has no bobbin tension problems, is easy to thread. and has adjustable sewing speed. I have been using this a great deal, making many bags, bibis, and mending heavy clothing and curtains. I am sure the higher models are even more fabulous! | 5 |
Depending on the fabric, it's pretty difficult to get the fabric started with this foot, but it works great once you do. I wouldn't recommend trying to sew anything thin or stretchy, it works best with a stiff cotton or quilting fabric. | 4 |
These are exactly what I wanted.. Very pleased with this purchase! | 5 |
Product works as it should no complaints | 5 |
Very cute. It fits a little loose on my foot, because I have size 5 feet (very small) but that's an easy fix. Comfortable and light, It barely feels like you are wearing anything. | 5 |
The Janome Magnolia 7330 is a "beginner's" sewing machine, according to some sewing forums, but my feeling is that it really is a workhorse that does most things an average sewist or quilter wants to do, and while it doesn't have all the features of a very expensive model, it delivers sturdy performance and enough bells and whistles to make it my new favorite "go-to" machine.
What it looks like:
The Magnolia line is an affordable line of machines including sergers. The 7330 is the top of this line and competes with the Decor models (such as the 2010) and the Threadbanger TB30. It is larger than the Gems (used for schools and portability) and smaller and less feature-rich than the Memory Craft and higher Decor models. What this all means is that if you are looking for a basic machine that does everyday tasks and quilting, this is a good machine at the right price point. What you will need to decide is how many extras you need based on your sewing tasks.
The machine has smooth lines--a sewing table with rounded edges covers the free arm and contains an accessory box. The machine is a warm white, and the front has a couple of flowers as decoration in yellow and pink. I like more serious-looking designs and even the goth style of the Threadbanger, but the Magnolia had some features that made me choose it over the TB-30.
The weight is about 15 pounds and can be carried with a built-in top handle. No case comes with the Magnolia; you can choose to add a hard case top, but you also might use a padded tote if you go to sewing classes or events.
Features:
The best feature, and the one that had me choose the 7330 over the DC2010 was the auto start-stop. This is a way to sew without the foot pedal. I had started sewing and was sewing until recently with a knee-lever. The coordination of foot up and down while moving fabric if you are quilting is not as easy as either a knee-lever or no pedal or lever at all. It's one less movement to coordinate.
To use the hands free, you choose a top speed with a speed push bar on the front, and press START. The machine ramps up to your chosen speed and you can move fabric (for freestyle quilting) or just pay attention to the fabric as the feed dogs move the piece through.
There is a needle up-needle down button; it has memory meaning you can press needle-down and every time you stop, the needle remembers its start position (up or down.) For quilting, again, this is fabulous. If you are stitching a design, you can simply stop, have the needle drop down and you can pivot on the stitch. You can handle this by hand on any machine, even a treadle, but you have to REMEMBER to drop the needle before pivoting, The needle memory and foot-free operation were what I really wanted most, along with good buttonhole variation, so this made the 7330 a top contender.
There is also a needle threader; handy if you wear bifocals.
There are 30 decorative and utility stitches (the DC2010 has 50, including heirloom stitches, fyi.) There are six buttonholes including standard dense, keyhole, stretch (for knits), hand-stitch look (like hand buttonhole stitch), laddered and rounded. The buttonhole uses a button sensor; plug a button into the back of the buttonhole foot, drop down the sensor lever and the hole will be the right size for your button.
One feature on the Magnolia that was NOT on the TB30 Threadbanger (which is quite similar in all other respects) is a darning stitch that uses the buttonhole foot. While you can drop the feed dogs in both machines and darn freehand, this quick mending feature decided me against the nice decorative stitches and easier front panel of the Threadbanger.
The machine will punch through 4 to 6 layers of tee shirt material (I tried this) but I am not sure how well this will do on layers of denim, even with a sturdier needle. Generally, machines such as the Magnolia cannot handle multiple layers of heavy canvas or denim but I have a "gut" Elna that can pound through nearly anything.
Negatives:
Few accessory feet come with the 7330. Only a satin stitch foot, regular presser foot, a zipper foot and a buttonhole foot. If you need a stitch-in-the-ditch guide foot, a hemmer, ruffler, walking foot or other fancy foot (piping or cording foot, pintuck) you have to pony up extra.
The button sewing feature was a bit difficult to use compared to my Elna 1010. You push a button under the satin foot (has a space underneath), direct the needle to the left hole while using the zigzag stitch, adjust stitch width to the right to hit the right hole and then zig on slow for about 10 stitches. I found it almost impossible to position a small shirt button that had a more rounded rim than a standard flat shirt button. An open-toe foot may solve this.
There are no fancy heirloom stitches beyond the useful blanket stitch and herringbone and a pretty leaf, star and scallop or two. No ladder stitch or eyelet or Parisian stitch. If you like heirloom sewing on linens, you have to move up to the DC2010 and give up the foot-free stitching, or go to the next level of machine with better feed system and--pay fifty percent more.
Summary:
For free quilting, home mending and standard home garment and decorative sewing, the Magnolia 7330 has a lot of bang for the buck. It is almost indistinguishable from the slightly more expensive TB30, and has features that are absent from the bottom of the Decor line 2010. For the price point, this is a great machine for average sewing and the foot-free features make this more efficient and easy to use.
Feature List:
30 Stitch Patterns
2 Digit LED Stitch Pattern Indicator
Auto-lock
Lock-A-Matic Stitch
Adjustable Stitch Width from 0 to 7 mm
Adjustable Stitch Length from 0 to 5 mm
Buttonhole System: One-step Sensor Type Automatic 6 Styles
External Feed Balancing Dial
SFS (Superior Feed System)
Box Feed System
Drop Feed System
Manual Thread Tension Control
Horizontal Thread Delivery
Lay-in Threading with Numbered Paths
2 Different Sized Thread Caps
Built-in Needle Threader
One Hand Thread Cutter
Snap-On Feet
Conveniently Located Reverse Button
Electronic Foot Control
Speed Control Lever
Failsafe Device: Electronic Beep
Jam Proof, Magnetic, Top Loading, Full Rotary Bobbin System
Auto Declutch Bobbin Winding
See Through Bobbin Cover with One Touch Release Button
Extra High Presser Foot Lift for Extra Clearance
15 Needle Positions
Free Arm Removable Accessory Tray
Needle Stop "Up"
Memorized Needle Up/Down Key
Retractable Carrying Handle
Machine Weight: 18.2 lbs (8.2 kg)
Front Position Halogen Lightbulb
DC Motor
Uni-directional Blanket Stitch | 5 |
Works well but not as sturdy as I would like. | 4 |
I divided mine with my next door neighbor and we are so pleased with them. Use them a lot with our yarn ... seems to make our crocheting easier and more fun. Someone had a good idea. I am glad I accidentally came upon these on the Internet. Had no idea such a thing existed. | 5 |
This is too thin for acrylics. My bad. But it could be a good paper for sketching, or maybe water color. | 2 |
Used this paint for an advent calendar I made for my wife. Worked perfectly for my needs. | 5 |
They are watercolor pans and they get the job done nicely. That being said, these are way overpriced. I only purchased them because I needed one day shipping and this is the only brand available through Amazon fulfillment. Other well known art supply websites carry similar products for a third of the price of these so please do some shopping around. | 5 |
junk don't buy this one get the steel one instead,this one is soft almost aluminum | 1 |
In general I love brush pens but some can be a bit "stiff" to use. These are perfect for "on-the-go" sketching or "stay-at-home work.
I WILL purchase these again. The flexibility is a plus. The ink is fast drying and opaque. | 5 |
meh, not exactly the greatest of these sort of markers on the market--- the pigment bleeds easily, is difficult to control at a finer level and is not nearly as "erasable" as they are made out to be | 4 |
This holds the newsprint tablet perfectly. | 5 |
These blue, spongy protectors have a second use: keeping the knitting on the needle(s) when you have to put it down for a while. | 5 |
Adoreable owls. Makes a wonderful card. Love these! A+++++++ | 5 |
Great price. Do the job. Fast shipping. Arrived in perfect condition. | 5 |
A little difficult to use (line up just right), but I think with practice it will get easier! I watched a few YouTube tutorials which really helped, too! | 3 |
I really like all the ways I can use this set and it makes a great gift for the card maker as well. | 5 |
great for fabric | 5 |
I love it....... | 5 |
Great watermark ink, very good for embossing. Long-lasting, I use frequently in the last two years and only now reinking it. | 5 |
Why the 3
1) Case is cheap and actually has the line markings for the crafts person to follow
2) several of the buttons at the ends of the needles were lying in the bag not on the needle
3) Not all the needles are true to stated size.
4) the needles are smooth and do not snag the yarn.
5) great beginner's set where gage and accuracy are not as important as just the learning | 3 |
Used the Heat & Bond in a project & just love it .Would like to have it in Matte. But it is great as is . Love this product. | 5 |
Love theses paints, rich and creamy. | 5 |
Very sturdy, solid copper. | 5 |
This is great stuff and easy to work with. I used it to fill in a bridge on a back tooth when the false tooth fell out! Easy to mold around the metal area...I'm sure I'll find other uses. | 5 |
Had a little trouble on the last step putting the last piece together. | 3 |
Do not buy this ridiculous thing. At Walmart I bought immune system booster tablets that fizz in water. When they finished I used the round tube that the tablets came in. Much sturdier and more volume than this ridiculous thing. | 1 |
Bought this for my wife ... she wanted a good / solid adjustable hole punch - this is exactly that .... | 4 |
Beautiful yarn! I love this brand and the shimmer yarn is just perfect. Great for baby hats, doll clothes, or any accessory. The color is beautiful and the shimmer is an extra special touch! | 5 |
I love copics pens I use them all the time for card making, theses were a gift for my daughter in law | 5 |
Don't like. I can't seem to get it to work right. Going to the thrift store | 1 |
I use these needles in my Brother 6 needle machine and also my Viking Epic. They last a long time and don't develop burrs. | 5 |
This is something I couldn't do without in my sewing room. It wanders off to other rooms though. Buy more than one | 5 |
Works like the other brands. But is to many$$. Yhe plastic bottle is strong and slim and easy to store. That could be worth the excess price. I can see no reason that it should cost more | 5 |
Swarovski is always a good product. Good clarity. | 5 |
These are great screws and a quality product. | 5 |
I love this program make a pattern out of any picture. | 5 |
This product has done exactly what I needed it to do. I found them easy to put on, and it was my first time doing it. I order the proper tools needed to make sure that they work the way they are suppose to. I would recommend this product, and I am going to be ordering more as I need them. The color is also another reason I wanted them, and the color was perfect. | 5 |
I really like these! Nice size, smooth working, sharp, and cuts through fabric like butter. I'm at the age where using scissors can be difficult, yet these are so easy on the hands, I can't believe it. I'm ordering two more pairs just to have spares! | 5 |
My favorite needles and so glad to find replacement cords for my set at a great price! | 5 |
I saw this pen used in a Utube video for crafting purposes. I was not as thrilled as I thought I would be with this. It was to make a watermark look on my scrap book paper but it was not dramatic enough to suit me. I probably would not buy another one. | 3 |
No more sorting colors! Whew! | 5 |
The artessa mini brush that is perfect for novice intermediate and expert artists alike it contains the right amount and right size brushes for any painting that requires fine detail personally I have used this app for creating a picture of a cat these brushes were great and paintings for small fine details like the whiskers fur eyes claws and other details such as shading and coloration. These brushes are quality made. I did not experience any issues such as loose bristles or shedding. The handles are comfortable to hold. The brushes are easy to paint with and easy to clean. The set includes brush tips of different shapes and sizes including round, fine point squared, and more. This is a great asset to have to finish off a painting kit. I may be an intermediate painter but I enjoyed using the set. I also have family members who are better painters and now that use these brushes and quite pleased with the quality.
I received a complimentary set for evaluation purposes. My review is my honest unbiased opinion. I have included photos to show these brushes in use. | 5 |
I saw someone on youtube using this stamp to create a beautiful card. It produces an absolutely gorgeous design, but there is one major flaw--this "cling" stamp won't actually cling to your acrylic mounts--not even a little! If they call it a "cling" stamp, the back of the stamp should actually stick to your appropriately-sized acrylic mount, but it doesn't. :( So please keep this in mind when considering your purchase. | 4 |
Easy way to find Kumihimo braids; clasp is easy to use. Makes bracelets easy to put on and take off. | 5 |
I've seen the staff from Model Railroader Magazine use this in some of their video series and it looked like it worked pretty good. So I decided to try one for myself. It's not disappointed yet and it does a great job. Just make sure you keep fresh blades on hand as once they dull, it makes the job harder, but that's to be expected. Great product! Glad I added it to my tool box. | 5 |
Just what I wanted!! Gutermann is the best!! | 5 |
These are beautiful and very detailed. Work on my Big Shot perfectly! | 5 |
Use to renew my cutting mats. Pretty sticky stuff. | 5 |
My absolutely favorite die set now. Have made many cute cards with funky birds! | 5 |
The colors are thick and as mat as they look in the picture, not runny and clear. So pouring it onto glass doesn't produce an even coating.
Also, once dried, if the pools are large, the edges will have color and the middles will be empty, even though you evenly spread them before. Adding more creates uneven colors. | 2 |
These are the BEST CANVASES. I have used many different ones just to be very disappointed. You cannot go wrong with Arteza. It makes art e z. What to do with the a? Hmmmm how about Awesome. That spells Arteza. | 5 |
good bang for the buck if you need a variety of zippers for craft products. | 5 |
I am reviewing: C.A.S. AlkydPro Fast Drying Oil Paints.
COLORS:
1. Pyrrole Red Light
2. Ultramarine Blue
1. Pyrrole Red Light is similar to a Cadmium Light. Some say there are pink tones with some Pyrrole Red Light paints. Maybe because of the light color of the red, after the white has been added to it. Not here. In my view, the result of the ingredients used here produces a very clean red that is slightly less opaque and more orange than the Cadmium Reds. Pyrrole Red is very lightfast, intense, and it makes a good primary red, which is why I loved getting the next one, which is a good primary blue.
2. Ultramarine is a deep blue color and a pigment which was originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powder. The name comes from the latin word for "under the sea". In the past I have been asked to get this particular color for my blue primary. I took these two colors as the basis for my set of primary colors which might be mixed with good results.
Although there are more nice colors with this brand and type that I have seen for myself, I have mixed the Ultramarine, and the Pyrrole Red to make a violet, and a more of a blue-purple. I am partial to the violet which is a chickpea sized amount, from thick paint out of the tube, mixed with more red than blue with a palette knife. I haven't been able to figure out how to paint with real oils yet due to my needing to learn how not to get myself dirty. :=) I had hoped to do an abstract on a 4X4 canvas, and I will. So I am demonstrating the beautiful colors right out of the tube (the deep red, and deep blue samples), as well as interactions of the two colors I created.
I am also demonstrating the drying time based on thinness (mixed with equal parts of linseed oil, and odorless mineral spirits), and the thickness of the out-of-the-tube as well as palette knife scrapings and mixes.
The drying time for the palette knife smear was probably before 20 hours, which is what I expected, being that it is a faint marking. I thought that might mimic a well-brushed and thin spot on the canvas, since I do not have a proper brush-cleaning setup yet. The drying time for the palette knife mixed colors, and the straight-out-of-the-tube colors was more significant of course, but not at all unreasonable. They are very thick as you might notice based on the shine. I am definitely going to take advantage of this plus. I am very surprised that these thick pools of paint were dry in not too much more than two days. That is the beauty here, as well as quality and color.
I have used so far, these paints, and a water-based oil paint around 10 years ago. I had mixed that water-based paint with linseed oil and it took years to dry. Oh, my. I see now that there is a particular medium just for that type of paint. Live and learn. Too bad because it wasn't at all a bad painting for my first real oil painting, my teacher was impressed, and I was planning to paint with these C.A.S AlkydPro Fast-Drying paints before now, but I still need to learn to work with messy oils.
For these purposes, the straight color of these paints is quite vivid, and I might have chosen a different red to mix with Ultramarine, but this generous sized tube will do. I've done similar color mixing with watercolors, after my art teacher, Mary Ann insisted that we make color charts, and learn to mix colors from only primaries, and a few others.
I like the way these mix, and I like the fast drying of course. I am impressed with these oils since now I can work without the smell of turpentine, which took some research, and my small and humble paintings will not take long to dry, as thick as I want.
A sidenote: I mixed a C.A.S AlkydPro Fast Drying yellow to the Pyrrole Red to get a lovely orange.
Enjoy. | 5 |
Adds sparkle and shimmer 2 any watercolor project. Very pleased. Only complaint is that the wells could be deeper, not much paint 4 the price | 5 |
Great product and works excellent | 5 |
Love these Ranger paints. | 5 |
Usable and priced right | 4 |
Much healthier than expected. But just what I wanted. | 5 |
very helpful in labeling packages . sticks just fine. | 4 |
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