8/31/2011

American Lighting ALPX40WH 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 2 Pack, White Review

American Lighting ALPX40WH 12-Volt Under Cabinet Puck Lighting Kit, Xenon Bulb, 2 Pack, White
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When I first received the product and installed it, it looked great! Unfortunately it only lasted approx. three weeks. I believe it's a problem with the transformer. I only had one light hooked up, it stopped working, so I switched lights and that one doesn't work either.
I don't know how to rememdy this problem? Any suggestions...

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ALPX40WH Finish/Pack: White/2 Pack American Lighting brings you a versatile accent light that can be either recessed or surface mounted. The 12V Xenon puck lights come in three colors: white, black and chrome. These puck lights have many accessories for every application including touch pad dimmers, 12-volt power supplies (hardwire or plug-in styles) and 10-watt or 20-watt replacement bulbs, with 10,000 hours average life.FEATURES | SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES: -Xenon puck light -Available in black, chrome or white -Available in a one, two or three pack -Frosted, glare free, twist lock lens -Can be recessed or surface mounted -Build your own system using single pucks and a variety of transformer capacities -Dimmable with standard dimmers Back to topSPECIFICATIONS -One pack includes (1) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Two pack includes (2) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Three pack includes (3) 20 watt 12V Xenon bulb -Bulb life: 10,000 hours average -One pack requires 12V transformer (not included) -Two pack includes 60 watt transformer -Three pack includes 60 watt transformer -One pack includes 48'' 18-gauge lead wires with connector block -For recessed mounting, a 21/8'' diameter hole is requiredInstructions Back to top

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Olfa Gridded Cutting Mat Set Review

Olfa Gridded Cutting Mat Set
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These cutting mats really filled my need to have a large cutting surface on an existing table. They stay together well with the included connectors and I also connected another mat that I already owned to make an even larger area.

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OLFA-Gridded Cutting Mat Set With Clips features 3 mats that clip together to form 1 mat that measures 35 x 70.Perfect for larger projects and the seamstress.Single mat measures:23.3 x 35. Includes 4 clips to make the cutting surface larger.Made of the same high quality self healing material.Markings are 1 grid on all 4 sides 1/4 hash marks on all 4 sides and 8 bias diagonals.Convenient storage size when not clipped together.

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Mundial BP 662 Red Dot 7 1/5" Straight Trimmers Review

Mundial BP 662 Red Dot 7 1/5 Straight Trimmers
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BP 662 I rate as fair. I have better scissors.
But they were not expensive.

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Ideal for general home and office use, these 7 1/2" straight trimmers can be used for most everyday tasks.As part of Mundial's lightweight Red Dot line, these shears have a matte black polypropylene handle and stainless steel blades.The knife edge features a precision cut blade that glides through fabric easily and cleanly to the very tip.

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Honey-Can-Do BRD-01295 Full-Size Ironing Board with Sturdy T-Legs Review

Honey-Can-Do BRD-01295 Full-Size Ironing Board with Sturdy T-Legs
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I replaced my heavy ironing board of 30 years because it was difficult to put up and put down - heavy and awkward which this one is not - it's light in weight and stands sturdy - not wobbly. I'm very happy with it. It doesn't creak and groan like my old one and my daughter liked the up-to-date ironing board cover - I didn't know it but my old ironing board cover screamed the 80's.

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BRD-01295 Features: -Basic ironing board. -White powder coat finish. -Metal construction. -White caps on legs. -Whether it be full size or tabletop, occasional use or heavy duty ironing, it has an option for. -Standard size boards are easily customized with a separate cover that matches unique style. -The folding tabletop board compacts nicely to fit inside a cabinet or suitcase. -Scorch resistant. -Snug fit elastic banding. -Manufacturer provides limited lifetime warranty. -Overall dimensions: 61.75'' H x 2.5'' W x 13.39'' D.

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Dritz Deluxe Seam Ripper Review

Dritz Deluxe Seam Ripper
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I use mine to remove all sorts of annoying loops and velcro sorts of attachments that I do not need from gloves and bags and other gear. Works good on tags and advertising logos on clothing and other fabric products as well as just ripping them seams to cleanly remove a jacket/shirt lining or a sleeve or something of that nature.
Let me put it this way: If I buy a shirt and it has your logo on it, even a little tag on the corner of the pocket and you do not pay me to advertise your product, the logo comes off. And this is the little tool I use to do that.

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Long lasting heavy duty blade. Safety ball protects fabric. Use seam ripper to cut and remove unwanted stitches(A). Lift threads with point and cut with blade. Point can also be used to remove threads(B). To open buttonhole, insert point between stitches. Slide blade to cut fabric. Insert pin at end of buttonhole to prevent cutting through end stitches(C).

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8/30/2011

Therapeutic Craft Gloves Review

Therapeutic Craft Gloves
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I only gave this product one star because the review wasn't accepted without one. Incredibly poor construction. I'm not much of a seamstress but I would never let anyone see this. The seams don't line up. The hand fabric is flimsy. The finger holes are cut off with no finishing. Besides the thumb hole, there are only three finger holes. The two middle fingers fit through the same opening. The fabric stretch is enough to reduce circulation but there is no support here to relieve arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or anything else it advertises. I just threw it away. Instead I'm using a Creative Comfort glove by Dritz that I bought at the local fabric shop. By the way, I did not purchase this for sewing or crafts but for wrist fatigue and to avoid carpal tunnel from extended computer use.

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Handeze gloves are a comfortable way to reduce hand stress, cramping, and pain associated with general craft activities.Proven to relieve hand fatigue.They are highly stretchable in all directions to insure comfort and full dexterity.One glove per package.

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Singer CE-200 Singer Quantum Futura with Digitizing Review

Singer CE-200 Singer Quantum Futura with Digitizing
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This is a fairly nice embroidery machine for the price.It does have a few things I don't like but overall I am glad that I purchased it.The embroidery designs sew out beautifully!And getting a machine that you can hook directly to your pc is definately the way to go! It elimanates pricy design disks and cards.You can find lots of great desings on the web to purchase and download to use on this machine plus it accepts many formats.What I don't like about the embroidery aspect is the fact that the large hoop is not a true 5X7.So I have to resize a lot of my designs to fit the hoop.I really wish they offered a larger hoop as an extra accessory!The digitizing software that comes with the 200 is not that spectacular.You can take simple clipart pictures and turn them into embroidery but nothing too complex and the software dosen't allow you to make appliques.I think you can get better digitizing software elsewhere.It also only comes with 2 fonts: courier and block.You can purchase a disk with extra fonts but the disks for this machine are expensive! I think they run around $200.The sewing part of this machine I rarely use mostly because I have a Euro Pro sewing machine that I sew on and comparing the 2 I am all for the Euro Pro hands down.This machine seams to sew a little "rough" in comparison.Overall I think this is a Great starter embroidery machine at a good price.

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Madeira Rayon Thread Treasure Chest 194 Spools (teak) Review

Madeira Rayon Thread Treasure Chest 194 Spools (teak)
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I bought an embroidery machine and I wanted some thread. This was expensive thread but what a great collection of embroidery threads it is and you get that great storage box. Very happy with this.

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Perfect for the dedicated embroiderer, this chest of thread is a treasure trove of color, texture ad edless embroidery ejoymet. All the colors of the raibow arraged i color groups for easy matchig cotaied i a most attractive woode chest made i the Black Forest of Germay. Loved by every serious embroiderer.||Orgaized i o-roll molded plastic trays, makig reorderig a sap.||Protected from light ad dust i 3 easy-glide drawers. Refillable with color, umber ad ame clearly prited. Cosistet quality, stregth ad shades for all projects.||Chest comes completely assembled ad fully stocked ad icludes these exclusive Madeira styles, a total of:||||180 Rayo 220yd (200m) spools||10 Metallic 220yd (200m) spools||4 Bobbifil 1650yd (1500m) spools||Color Referece Card ad Coversio Chart||Thread Sips ad Seam Ripper||||Plus 52 Embroidery Desigs||Measuremets:||width: 14-3/8"||depth: 14"||height: 5-1/2"||||For a limited time oly, receive this Black tote bag for FREE.||||||

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The Knit Kit Essential Knitting Tools Travel SET RED Portable Crafts Review

The Knit Kit Essential Knitting Tools Travel SET RED Portable Crafts
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I got one of these for my birthday. Everything is great except for the counter, which doesn't work properly. Someone else commented on the same issue. I emailed Knit Kit to tell them the counter was broken and they're sending a replacement. Great customer service! I especially like the stitch counters and needle tips. So soft, but seem durable. I love that the crochet hook has two sizes to it. And the tape measure is nice and long.
Great travel kit or even just a great way to keep all your stuff together in one spot.

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The Knit Kit is the perfect take along knitting companion for car, plane, bus, etc! Eight essential little knitting accessories are included in this compact kit. The kit includes collapsible scissors (TSA compliant), stitch markers, point protectors, darning needle, stitch counter, crochet hook, tape measure and thread cutter.

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Singer Ball Point Hand Needles-Assorted 10/Pkg Review

Singer Ball Point Hand Needles-Assorted 10/Pkg
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Well made, appropriately chosen tools will almost unfailingly "come to life" in the hands of a competent craftsperson. These scissors belong in that catagory. I was hoping to find a differently colored hand grip here at Amazon.com besides the offered pink and black, which type I currently own. If one does NOT cut paper with them, nor other materials which these scissors were not designed to cut, restricting their use to the cutting of cloth, I believe these scissors may be of the sort that will, over time, retain a level of sharpness near to that which they had on the day they were purchased.

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SINGER-Professional Series Scissors Heavy Duty.Exceptionally strong scissors for multi-layer fabric cutting.Razor sharp for effortless cutting.Tempered steel blades are ground on both sides for increased sharpness; longer life and smooth cutting. Comfort handle eases hand fatigue and ergonomic design for right and left handed use.This package contains one 8-1/2in Bent Scissors that will cut through eighteen layers of denim with pink and black handles. Imported.

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8/29/2011

Fiskars 12-67007097 Softgrip Craft Knife Review

Fiskars 12-67007097 Softgrip Craft Knife
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This craft knife purchase from Amazon meets my expectations. The handle fits in my hand as I had hoped it would. It helps prevent fatigue and cramping I had previously experienced while using those craft knives with cylindrical handles. The lid enclosure for the blade stays closed instead of slipping off. Because of the ease of use, I find myself using it for household purposes other than crafting. I am very pleased with my new Softgrip Craft Knife. I wish all my tools had this type handle.

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Fiskars Softgrip Craft Knife has become a crafting staple that works with a variety of materials, such as paper, stencils, felt, etc.

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Hemline Two-Bag Trolley Set Review

Hemline Two-Bag Trolley Set
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I have a small house, and I do not have my own sewing room (bummer); so, storage is a major hassle for me. I do not like hard vinyl sewing machine cases (they are just ugly and not all machines fit in all cases - I know, I got stuck with a few). I have to keep my machine and sewing supplies in my living room; so, I was THRILLED when I found a beautiful sewing machine case - with an extra bag (which holds everything - or it can even be used to carry my laptop if I am traveling, or act as a piece of luggage). This second piece holds any extra supplies, tools, or "works in progress". I LOVE THIS SET!
Reasons to buy this Trolley Set are numerous, but for me, here are my top two:
1. It's very attractive, and I bought the burgundy set since it blended in with my furniture (ok, not a great reason for seasoned seamstresses, but for me it was!);
2. This set is HUGE! I can safely store my old Baby-Lock 1550 in there, plus my coordinating canvas thread case, which can also found at JoAnn Fabrics. This extra thread case (purchased separately for about $15) holds about 20 spools of thread, plus: my bobbin collection, scissors, etc. AND it as several "see-thru" pockets to store other things, too.
The Trolley Set is FULL of hidden pockets (and it's extremely well-cushioned with added support panels to keep my machine safe) to store all kinds of stuff and STILL has room for my cutting mats (behind my sewing machine, where I also keep my thread case).
Honestly, I can put EVERYTHING I need inside the one wheeled bag alone, and the extra bag is a "gift" to hold everything else.
When I go over to a friend's house to sew, I have EVERYTHING right at my fingertips; plus, I look good when traveling, too. At home, the trolley set is very convenient and also helps to keep me organized.
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I'd very highly recommend it to anyone (even if they DO have a very nice, large, and elaborate sewing room).
For me, I call this "my portable sewing room" and I LOVE IT!
Just a final comment: There are "other bags" out there that MAY LOOK like this... but Hemline's superior design and construction set it WORLD'S APART. Never compromise!
Buy it - you'll be glad you did!!

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Hemline 30 Spool Thread Box Review

Hemline 30 Spool Thread Box
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I'm not sure it's appropriate to penalize the product rating for the bad vendor, but the product wasn't particularly good either. Very difficult to open.
I phoned the vendor to get the inside measurements of this box to make sure it fit my thread. The vendor's employee complained that the box was "out in the warehouse" and put me on hold. She was back almost immediately and said it was 3" high inside, so I ordered it. It's not even 2 1/2 inches high. Why she thought lying is acceptable business behavior, I'll never know. Amazingly immature.
What I'd like to see in a thread box is something that has spindles tall enough to hold the new cones of thread that are just shy of 3" tall PLUS a filled bobbin of the same color of thread.

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Thread Organizer for 30 of the 1000m spools of embroidery or sewing thread. This box is see-thru and comes with 2 latch locking lid. The spool pins on this box are molded into it so your favorite threads will stay put. A must to organize your threads! Box has white base with clear see thru lockable lid.

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Bobbinsaver Bobbin Organizer -Assorted Colors Review

Bobbinsaver Bobbin Organizer -Assorted Colors
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I love these things! I have 2 of them right now, in two different colors, one for each of the machines I regularly use - that way I have the bobbins for each machine separate since the bobbins for one machine won't work in the other machine.
Great idea! Great product!!

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Blue Feather BobbinSaver can hold over 20 large or small metal and plastic bobbins. Because of the texture of the plastic, your bobbin threads won't tangle or unwind, and also allows for easy removal. 5" Round

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June Tailor Rule Your Rulers Review

June Tailor Rule Your Rulers
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Each quilter or seamstress has her own individual storage needs. This includes the need for a safe and efficient way to store those expensive plexiglass rulers. So no one method will be good for everyone. But I really like this June Tailor ruler organizer. Each ring is strong enough to hold quite a few rulers. I have a lot of rulers, so I put the 1 1/2 through 16 1/2 inch square rulers on one ring, the yard long rulers on another, the triangular shaped rulers on a third, etc. I am going to drill a hole in the little end pieces that go with my bigger wedge rulers so I can store all the parts on the same ring without fear of losing the little pieces. No more reaching over and not being able to find what I want on all those wooden grooved ruler stands. While sewing, I put the rulers I am going to use on a ring and hang it off the end of my sewing table so ther rulers are at my finger tips. These rings are also inexpensive enough that if you buy them and find they don't suit your needs, you are not out a fortune. You can give them to a friend or hang belts or purses on them.

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Conveniently hang all your sewing quilting and craft rulers in one spot. 6-1/2 metal ring features a hanger and rubber tipped split in ring for easy removing and adding of rulers.Hang near your work area sewing machine or cutting board for easy access to all your rulers.

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8/28/2011

Fulcrum 12 LED Magnifier Floor Lamp Review

Fulcrum 12 LED Magnifier Floor Lamp
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My wife purchased this lamp for cross stitching at night while we are watching tv. It replaces an older rattle prone cross stitch lamp. The LED is bright and allows her to direct the light to exactly where she needs it so that the light doesn't blind me while watching tv or even talking to her (the old one lit the room and tv like a runway). The magnification is great and she likes that portion. The only negative she spoke of was there is no place to clip the pattern she is following and thus has to pick it up and place it under the magnification when she needs it, but all else is great. She liked it so much she just bought another one to give to her aging dad for use while he does his crossword and game books. It will work terrific for him doing this.

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Magnifier Lamp with 12 super-bright LED lights lets you work up close with plenty of cool light, and without eye strain.

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Dritz Quilting Crystal Glass Head Pins 1-3/8 Inch -100/Pkg Review

Dritz Quilting Crystal Glass Head Pins 1-3/8 Inch -100/Pkg
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These pins are very sharp, and slide easily into layers of fabric. They do not break if used in many layers and are easily removed when sewing your piece. They are a nice change from my normal "quilting" pins, the shaft is smaller which makes them easier to use. Worth buying.

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DRITZ-Quilter's Pins: 100.These straight pins are perfect for basting.Featuring heat resistant 5mm crystal glass ball heads. Packaged in a reusable plastic box.Size: 1-3/8in.Imported.

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