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Wrights Limited Edition Pink Sidewinder Bobbin Winder 88176 Review

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(More customer reviews)Wrights Limited Edition Pink Sidewinder Bobbin Winder with Scissors and Tape Measure

This is a handy little appliance that lets you wind up bobbins without using your sewing machine. My sewing maching is in storage in a guest room most of the time. I can prepare bobbins for each project before dragging out the sewing machine. I have also given one to my aunt, which she will share with my cousin, who has a 50 year + old sewing machine, and winding up bobbins using that machine is very difficult.

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WRIGHTS-Limited Edition Pink Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder. With the touch of a button quickly and easily fill bobbins without having to un-thread and re-thread your sewing machine.The compact size means it fits anywhere making it great for toting to class! The SideWinder is a free-standing machine; comes with a UL-approved AC power cord/adapter (included) or runs on two AA batteries (not included). Accommodates all bobbins (except Viking) that have a standard round center hole and includes instructions for use.The Sidewinder features a convenient flip top; is pink; includes a 60in pink tape measure and measures only 3x5-1/4x3-1/2in. Imported.

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Hamilton Beach 52282R Wave-Power BlendMaster 12-Speed Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this blender the other day at WalMart (for much less than 31.95). We used it to make a batch of Mudslides and they turned out great! No ice chunks at all and very smooth consistency. The blender base is nice and heavy....very sturdy. The jar is heavy duty glass and the whole thing comes apart very easily to go in the dishwaher. A great buy for the price. Highly recommended!!

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The Hamilton Beach BlendMaster 12 speed blender has an extra large 44 ounce glass jar for mixing up batches of your favorite beverage.Stainless Steel Ice Saber blades crush ice easily. The SureRest base is stable on the counter top.

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RazorTek Cordless Clothes Shaver Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the shaver for some of those big'n'bobbly sweaters/cardigans and this shaver could not even trim them. The motor on the razor slows down everytime it had to cut something, causing it to barely work. The casing for the shaver is badly put together and feels like it is going to fall apart any second. The end of the handle where you insert the batteries is weak and could easily break, causing your batteries to be stylishly taped in. I would never purchase this product again. A plug-in shaver may be a better purchase.

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Restore clothing to a like-new appearance with this RazorTek Clothes Shaver. This Cordless lightweight shaver safely trims only the top fuzz and suctions it neatly into a detachable bin, quickly removing pills, lint and fuzz from wool, knits and synthetics without damaging the fabric. This convenient shaver is excellent on: sweaters, pants, skirts, socks, blankets, furniture, drapes, carpet and almost on anything. Purchase it today! A true bargain!

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Notions Marketing Piping Hot Curves Book Review

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(More customer reviews)It was ok but it isn't something I will be using. I can't really say it was a bad product, but it just was one I myself wasn't going to use.I gave this one away already.

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Accent curves in quilts with piping. Detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos will teach you how to make perfect piping, add it to curved designs, and avoid curved piecing.Use the Piping Hot Curves technique and this book's patterns, or incorporate piping into your own designs with tips for success. Author: Susan K. Cleveland. Softcover: 96 pages.Printed in USA.

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Miele S2120 Delphi Canister Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this vacuum for Christmas (yes, I know.But in hubby's defense I actually asked for a new vacuum for Christmas).He did TONS of research to identify a canister vac that met my needs: had to use bags, had to be light and good with pet hair.By getting this as a gift cost wasn't as much of a concern as it was kind of a treat, and let me tell you--this is totally worth the cost.It's super light, super quiet, and super effective.I can vacuum while having a conversation, that's how quiet it is.And you can easily take it up and down the stairs.It has a handy little hook that allows you to connect the hose and bar to the canister so that you can carry it all with one hand.

It is so easy to take this vacuum out that I find myself cleaning more frequently than I did before.And its multi-level suction capability makes it perfect for everything from light cleaning of curtains to heavy-duty cleaning of high-traffic carpets.And the unexpected benefit that I love the most: you don't change the attachment when you switch from hard floors to carpet; the same head unit is used for both.I never thought about it, but just pushing a button when I switch rooms rather than having to disconnect and reconnect attachments is a HUGE timesaver.I love this vacuum!

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The Miele S 2120 Delphi Compact Canister Vacuum is ideal for use on high pile carpeting and hard surface flooring. It features an easy to use six-speed rotary dial power control. The electric powerbrush is excellent for cleaning cut pile carpets, rugs, and pet hair. The Delphi Compact Canister also features an ergonomic handle for extra comfort. The canister vacuum includes a dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, and crevice tool. Includes an extra long cord that with the hose and suction tube provide an operating radius of 29.5 feet 4.76 quart Hyclean dust bag provides additional filtration and features a self-closing collar that automatically seals the bag as soon as the dust compartment lid is opened For short breaks, the wand and floor tool can simply be inserted into the park system on the back of the machine Additional standard features of the Miele S2 Delphi vacuum cleaner include automatic cable rewind, stainless steel electric wand and safety shut-off to prevent overheating Manufacturer's 7-year suction motor, 7-year casing, & 1-year all non-wearing components warranty

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Rowenta Soleplate Cleaner Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I received the "kit", two cheap cloths and a very small tube of cream. This is supposed to be a repeat process done on a hot iron and it is a slow process that leaves a lot behind. It may work but you would have to be very patient and still it may leave some burn traces behind.
The simple alternative, get a small tube or bottle of FLITZ METAL POLISH and your iron's stainless steel sole will be clean in under 2 minutes. A German invention Flitz has been around for years and is inexpensive and available from your local hardware store or from old reliable Amazon.com.

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Keep your iron gliding smoothly, not only will it be better for your clothes but you'll have to exert less energy, with this handy cleaning kit.

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Grace QuiltCAD Pantograph Design Software Review

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(More customer reviews)I was handled very politely and was taken care of by the gentleman over the phone. The service was exceptional and I am Happy Again !! Thank you all.

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A MUST for All machine Quilters!Create/ layout full quilt0top stitch designsDesign patterns with imported photography and imagesPrint full quilt layouts, pantographs & patterns

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Eureka 4870PZ Boss SmartVac Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)The Eureka 4870 is consistently rated very highly by Consumer Reports. I am still scratching my head trying to understand why. There are certain vacuum cleaners that are brought in for repair that I can guess what the problem is before the customer tells me. This is one of those machines.

This vacuum cleaner is our number 1 repair customer. The Eureka 4870 is brought in for repair MORE THEN ANY OTHER VACUUM CLEANER. The only reason I have given this vacuum 2 stars, is because when this vacuum is working, it actually does clean very well, however the number of times you will have to bring the vacuum in for service, outweighs how well it cleans. Let me first tell you about the Pros to the Eureka 4870, as this can be summed up with a few sentences.

Pros:
The Eureka 4870 motor actually is a very high output motor, and creates a decent amount of suction power. The motor is the only metal component to the vacuum, and is the only part on this vacuum that I have never seen problems with, or had to replace.

The vacuum has a nice selection of on-board attachments. Included is a nice on board hose, an extra wand for above the floor cleaning, a nice long crevice tool for those hard to reach nooks and crannies, a dusting brush, as well as an upholstery tool. The "power paw" (as standard attachment on the 4870HZ) attachment leaves a lot to be desired, as most of the time the rotating brush driven by suction stops as soon as you put it on upholstery, or stairs.

The electrical cord on this vacuum is a nice long 30 foot cord, allowing you to be able to clean more square footage without having to go and unplug the machine from room to room. This feature will actually save you substantial time on vacuuming.

The vacuum bag is a "top fill" bag. This means that the hole where the dirt goes into fills from the very top of the bag, allowing you to really jam pack the dirt in the bag, and filling the entire bag before there's any suction loss. A lot of other vacuums have the hold on the side of the bag, which is really pointless, as you have to throw away the bag before it's completely full.

The price is probably the best feature on this vacuum. For right around $150, the machine is very affordable, and feature packed for this price. You do get what you pay for in terms of quality.

Cons:
Weighing in at 25 pounds, this machine is VERY heavy. If you have multiple floors, and you have to take the vacuum up and down the stairs, you will surely hate this vacuum after the first few times of carrying it up and down stairs. The carrying handle is not very conveniently placed either, causing the customer to have to pick up the machine by the handle which makes it seem even more heavy.

The Eureka R belt "Extended Life Belt". The belt on this machine was a new design by Eureka. The belt is actually not made of rubber like most belts. It is actually a plastic belt. Eureka claims that this belt is "Extended life" however some of my customers are replacing this belt 3-4 times a year. If you vacuum anything that gets stuck in the roller brush while vacuuming, the belt usually stretches to a point where the brush will not spin, or if it does spin, it will spin very slowly, and sometimes even stop as soon as you put it on the carpet.

The roller brush itself. A typical Eureka roller brush, this roller brush (sometimes referred to as a "beater bar") has two PLASTIC bearing caps on each side. If something is vacuumed up into the brush while it's spinning, a lot of the times, the brush bearing caps will actually melt! Eureka does not sell these caps separately either, and you'll have to purchase the entire roller brush assembly if this happens. Do not expect to get any more the 1 year out of the roller brush before some melting happens. The plastic bearing caps are not sealed either. If you have pets in the house, or females (some males are also included) that have very long hair, this hair will get inside the bearing of the roller brush shortening the life even more. One way to prevent this from happening is take the roller brush out, taking the bearing caps off, and remove the hair, thread, etc that has wrapped itself around the bearings. You should do this every 2 weeks for best results.

The dreaded Carpet/Floor switch. Out of all the problems this machine has, this is by far the most common. Not only is the most common, it can also be the most expensive, as the amount of time and labor that it takes to replace the switch is very difficult, and you will have to take it in to a local repair shop to fix it. If you talk to any independent vacuum store, and ask them about this repair, 9 times out of 10 you they will tell you how difficult of a repair it really is. This is my least favorite repair to do out of ANY VACUUM CLEANER. You basically have to take the entire roller brush housing apart, and fight with a spring to fix it. The design on this switch is the problem. If a customer does decide to purchase this vacuum from me (I certainly don't recommend it) I always open the machine, assemble it, and I always test the machine before the customer leaves my store. I have opened probably 10-15 of these machines brand new out of the box, only to test it, and find that the Carpet/Floor switch is broken. Brand new out of the box there should never be any problems.

The last issue on this vacuum is the filtration. Eureka claims that this machine is "True HEPA filtration" vacuum. I have found this to be more like a "False HEPA filtration" vacuum. One of the many cool gadgets we have to diagnose and test vacuum cleaners is what's called a Particle Scanner. This very expensive machine will actually measure with lasers how many fine dust particles are leaking from a vacuum per minute of use. I measured the Eureka 4870 like I do all vacuums I sell. This machine registered 25,000+ fine dust particles per minute of use being leaked out of this machine. Now this number is definitely lower then any bagless machine on the market, however for Eureka to claim that this machine will help allergy and asthma sufferers is just false. If you own this vacuum try vacuuming in the sunlight, and you can actually see some of the larger micron dust exhausting from the machine. This is only the larger particles you can see. The most damaging particles to humans are the ones that are not visible to the naked eye. If you or your family has any breathing issues such as Asthma, Emphysema, or allergies, please beware of this vacuum.

You can kind of tell the quality of a vacuum cleaner by the warranty the manufacturer will give you. The Eureka 4870 has a 1 year parts and labor (required by the government, I'm sure they would give less if they could). Consumer Reports loves this vacuum, but as a vacuum repairman, I would tell anyone that asked me to STAY AWAY FROM THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

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Designed for busy households, especially those with pets, the Eureka 4870PZ Boss SmartVac upright vacuum cleaner offers powerful cleaning throughout the home, from top to bottom. The unit's two-motor system, adjustable height, and on/off brushroll allow for removing dust, allergens, and pet hair from all floor types--turn the brushroll switch to "on" for carpets or rugs and "off" for safely cleaning bare-floor surfaces. For above-floor cleaning, the vacuum cleaner provides a variety of onboard accessories that easily attach to its flexible hose. Accessories include a crevice tool for between couch cushions, back into corners, and baseboards; a deluxe upholstery nozzle for draperies, cushions, and fabrics; and a dusting brush for blinds, bookshelves, lampshades, vents, and more. It also comes with a Power Paw turbo nozzle with Riser Visor for cleaning upholstery and vertical surfaces like stair risers. Other highlights include a floor/hose suction-control switch for maximum suction where needed most, a 15-inch-wide cleaning path, a comfortable oval-shaped handle, a 30-foot cord, safety thermal cut-off to prevent the motor from overheating, an odor-eliminating bag, and a HEPA filtration system that traps 99.97 percent of dust, allergens, and pet dander, sealing them inside the machine for a cleaner home. The 12 amp upright vacuum cleaner measures 12 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Clover Felting Needle Mat Large Review

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(More customer reviews)While this felting mat works just fine with the Clover felting tool, it really is unnecessary.An equally thick felting foam pad works just as well, if not better.Flat felt tends to stick to the bristles and get kind of messy, which might make roving felt faster in the first place but will mess it up as it felts, too.Also, it's pretty worthless if you switch to using a single felting needle, and it doesn't work as well with thin layers of roving which sometimes work their way down the bristles before they get a chance to really felt.

This Clover mat does have three advantages over a foam pad: 1)It has a hard plastic back that lets you use it on a pillow in your lap (whereas a foam pad should be used over a hard surface lest you poke yourself), 2)It is well-made and more durable than a foam pad, and 3)It will hold things in place, and so it works better when needle felting onto a felt ball or such.

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The brush-like mat enables smooth punching with little resistance, and allows the fibers to meshed with the base fabric. The mat bristle length provides the ideal hardness and density for felting. Measures: 3 1/4-inch by 5-inch.

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Monster Floor EZ1 Steam Mop and Floor Cleaner, 1000W Review

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(More customer reviews)(update: This review was updated on 11-2-09 after I got to compare the Bissell as well as add notes about the Ladybugg steamer at the bottom)

I live in a neighborhood where EVERY home is "green built certified" this means that, to have that certification, the builder built no homes with carpet. All the main floors are polished concrete and the upper floors wood. The bathrooms all have tile and/or slate in every home.

Because of this, as you could imagine, steam mops are quite the neccessity...not only because they get the hard surfaces better than anything else, but because they are also "green" and clean chemical free. I'll be honest, for us...that's a bonus but we weren't cleaning chemical free before. We like chemical free for our pet's paws but I'll confess I was mopping with chemicals before I got my steamer and just kept the pets out of the room while doing it because, up until then, I couldn't get it clean any other way.

Okay, so that said...we decided to have a steamer show down to compare 5 different steamers because my friends and I knew as long as we are in these homes we are gonna have to have a steamer to get all these hard floors clean...we may as well figure out which one to buy next go round. Because my own home is graced with 2 cats, 3 dogs, and two gregarious cooks, my kitchen floor (which had not ever been cleaned by a steamer since my steamer had just arrived) was the testing spot.

Mind you, I vaccuum twice per week and do a mega mop twice a week. I THOUGHT I had pretty clean floors in spite of my pet capacity.

I thought wrong. These picked up dirt so well it's scary

So here's the results:

1. steam mops are the mac daddys of clean floors. What these things picked up was tremendous and no comparison to my vigorous prior constant major mopping.

2. So now I'll break down the elements of each mop we used and then go into more detail about each at the end.

We tried out:
"S": The shark by Europro
"E" The Envirosteamer by Eureka
"H" the haan steamer
"M" the Monster
"B" The Bissell Green Tea

CORD LENGTH: so you don't have to stop and unplug and replug in somewhere else:
Shark ( will be referred to as S):20 feet
Envirosteamer (will be referred to as E): 25 feet
Haan: (will be referred to as H)19'8"
Monster (will be referred to as M): 25 feet
Bissell (will be referred to as B) 17 feet

STEAM TEMPERATURE: this is a primary element. The hotter the steam, the more dirt picked up and hot steam will also kill parasites, mold and mildew and loosen more dirt:
S 110 degrees. lame
E 220 degrees. very hot
H 212 degrees. very hot
M 266 degrees. hottest...although the envirosteamer and haan seemed plenty hot enough. The shark didn't clean nearly as well and this was one reason. 110 degrees just isn't going to melt off stuck on grime.
B 125 degrees. Note that, because of this low steam temperature the manual said that if I wanted to sanitize the floor or pick up caked on spills, I had to hold the steamer on the spot for 15 seconds but no more than 20 because that could damage some floors. Now I don't know about you, but if I can sanitize with one swipe of the other steamers because of their sanitizing temps my floor will be done WAY faster but I don't have a timer to worry about the extra 5 secons where my wood floors could get damaged. My sink water is hotter than this so it would take less time to use a regular mop if I have to hold the steamer on every spot of my floor for 15 seconds to santize. Just sayin

BUILD:
We found how it was made corresponded with issues with the steamer. The Shark, for example, was quite flimsy and they actually sell replacement handle kits because so many people have issues with the handle breaking! We know this because my neighbor's shark broke and the store had a replacement handle kit on the shelf because he said "it happens often". That's an extra cost.
Envirosteamer: Was 5.4 lbs which made it lightweight but strong enough that you didn't have to press down to clean. Very well made and strong parts
Haan: not made as well as the envirosteamer but it's more expensive so this was a surprise. A bit flimsy and you need to press down on it more to clean at 3.15 lbs.
Monster: hefty and well made at 9 lbs but a bit too heavy unless you want a good workout. (Note: They have changed the Monster handles on the mops now and they are all plastic and people are having breakage issues)
Bissell: It's 8.4 pounds but that includes a water filter that you have to get for this one (see notes below)

WATER CAPACITY: Very important because having to stop and add more water just adds on to the time you have to spend cleaning, especially if you are cleaning a hallway or livingroom or some other area that has no sink:
S: only holds 10 oz of water. Lasted for 10 miinutes of cleaning
E: holds 20 oz. of water. Lasted forover 20 minutes of cleaning (we stopped at 20 and it was still going)
H: holds 11.83 oz of water. Lasted for 13 minutes of cleaning
M: holds 17 oz. of water. Lasted for 15 minutes of cleaning
B: holds 13 oz of water, lasted for 12.5 minutes of cleaning AND you have to undo and remove the tank from the machine every time you fill it up then hook it back on and the steam tank is on the handle rather than the base so the steam doesn't flow directly out after heating up which may explain why it's not as hot once it leaves the machine. The way this mop is made the water flows past heating elements which can, according to Bissell, develop calcium deposits on it so this is the only mop where, because of this, you also have to use a water filter with it and replace the water filter when there is build up which means and extra 12 bucks every few months. The better mops are made to heat the water in a metal tank so this is not an issue and you pour the water directly into the tank.

STEAM HOLES: We found a difference although you'd think they'd all be the same. The shark only had one hole that the steam came out of so it wasn't cleaning things on the edges, just in one spot. All the others had steam coming from bottom and sides.

SIZE: The taller it is the less stooping, the wider the mop head, the more it covers
S: 40"Hx12"Wx7"D
E: 50"Hx13.25"Wx6.75"D(the fact that this depth was smaller made it reach under applicances better...it fit better under things)
H: 50.5x11.5x7.5
M: 48x12.7.5
B: 45.25H (this was uncomfortably short) x11 x8.4 (even though this didn't fit under cabinets because of the depth it did swivel the best)

Conclusion of comparison: First it must be pointed out that, in order to use the shark and the Bissell, you had to keep pumping the water. This was the most annoying feature of anything...the others just steamed on their own and didn't wear out your fingers. Hated this feature of the shark and Bissell. We liked that the Monster and the Shark and Envirosteamer and the Bissell came with 2 cleaning pads rather than one. The Haan only came with one at the time of the review (I double checked since when she bought hers it was also only one and as of today, that hasn't changed) so that ups the price even more because I can't imagine only wanting one to clean. All worked well on sanitizing mattresses and showers. too.

But the winner picked by all of us unanimously as the mop we want to have for our next steam mop order?
The Eureka Envirosteamer. It picked up the most dirt, was made as well as the Monster but was less expensive, held the most water, emitted the most very hot steam so it sanitized as well, lasted 3 times as long with one water resevor fillup as the others, and had a cord as long as the monster. BUT if you have carpets than I would recommend the Monster because it has a carpet attachment that allows you to steam clean your carpets and it picked up pretty close to the same amount of dirt as the Eureka Envirosteamer, and had close to the same features...a bit heavier though but that may make it last even longer. It is costlier, but to clean 2 surfaces I would think that might make it worth it.

UPDATE: The Haan just started including 2 pads with the mop according to the product description page. Not that this changes our opinion since it didn't work as well and the parts were flimsier, but it should be noted that this issue of not having enough cleaning pads has now been resolved and is equal to the other mops.

ANOTHER UPDATE: 1. The Shark came out with a new machine that holds more water and has a longer cord BUT it still only heats the water to 110 degrees so it won't sanitize or get rid of trapped grime at this "bathwater" temperature.

Another update: I haven't tried it yet but was told about an even better mop than the Eureka Envirosteamer but I can't personally afford it...still, it's worth mentioning in case you can. It's called the Ladybug XL2300 and is a canister steam mop. It heats the water to 298 degrees (woah!) so it's a super sanitizer but it's over a thousand bucks. It also comes with 6 towels. I didn't include it in my review because I haven't ever tried it and I wanted to only include mops I personally tried but it's got great enough stats that, even though it's out of my price range, I thought I'd pass it on as a super sanitizer when I read about it.

Also: Don't spend money buying extra pads for the Eureka. I was in a pinch and used a kitchen dish towel...the rectangular kind...just clip on both ends. It worked just as good or better...because they are thinner so the steam penetrates faster and therefore reaches the floor hotter. However, I would recommend still only using the thick pads that come with it for...Read more›

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Ideal for all solid floors & carpets Cleans and sanitizes, 1000 watts, 4 steam levels, Stainless steel boiler, Double steam distribution system, Carpet Sledge attachment loosens dirt and grime for vacuum cleaners, 17 oz. capacity, 12 inch cleaning path, 9 lbs., Lightweight, 25 foot cord, 1 year warranty.US Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor on defects in materials and workmanship. Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor 1000 watts3.5 bar steam pressure266

Curve Master Presser Foot 1/4" Review

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(More customer reviews)This little gadget works great, makes sewing curves simple, simple once you figure out the "trick" of it all, watch video on [...]. Only complaint, way too pricey, and if you have a Bernina machine, cost almost doubles by the time you buy the adaptor needed for Bernina.If you want to be able to make, Winding Ways, Double Wedding Rings, Drunkard's Path and other circle/curve type quilt blocks, this "Curve Master" is for you.

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Curve Master Presser Foot ensures automatic easing of curves for a perfect fit. This wonderful foot was invented by Quilters for Quilters and is sure to please all Quilters. No pinning, no clipping seam allowance and makes a precise seam guide for curves and straight seams. Fits most sewing machines. Great for garments, quilts and home decor sewing. 1/4"- Includes Low Shank and High Shank, Singer Slant Needle, and Kenmore High Shank Adapters. Pfaff and Singer Featherweights require low shank adapter. (Bernina sewing machines require a Bernina Adapter to use with shank adapter.)

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Lacis Swift Yarn Winder Review

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(More customer reviews)It can be a little tricky setting this up, but it's actually a very nice, simple machine for hanging on to a hank of yarn that needs to be wound.I had previously used various things (backs of chairs, boxes, or kids holding it in their hands) but there are lots of drawbacks to all those methods.Things get tangled and the kids get bored.

With the Swift Yarn Winder, you find a table that you can mount it on and make sure it'll have room to spin. Be sure it has enough room even if the tines are fully out since that can happen when it's spinning fast and you run out of yarn (more on that below).Mounting it is easy once you find the right wooden screw.

The tines are moved apart using something similar to an umbrella.There's a cylinder shaped block at the bottom that can slide up and open up the tines.Then another wooden screw is used to keep it open at any position.So you let gravity drop it and close it down, then hold the hank around the closed tines.Then lift the cylinder block up and open up the tines until they're tight inside the yarn hank.Tighten up the screw and it's stable.

Then go around and remove any yarn knotted loops that are holding the hank together and find the piece of yarn to start winding.Now, here's a trick that I find helpful.If the yarn is going to pull from under the hank anywhere around, it's going to tend to tangle so just go around and flip the yarn hank wherever it needs it to make it go straight around and not twist.

Then you're set.Go ahead and wind or ball up your yarn and it nicely spins as needed to keep up with you.Here are a couple of other small gotchas to keep in mind.

If you use a yarn ball winder (which I do) to make your ball, it can go very fast.You want to make sure not to stop suddenly while winding because the Swift Yarn Winder may keep spinning and drop off extra (tangleable) yarn.

The other thing is that if you're going very fast and the last of the yarn comes off the tines - surprise - the tines suddenly flair out due to the spinning with nothing holding them together any longer.Keep your eyes away and be careful not to get hit since you could mess up the tines.I generally try to slow down as I get closer to the end and hold an arm near it to give it somewhere to slide against and stop if needed.(If you're winding the ball by hand, you wouldn't have these problems unless you're unbelievably fast.)

These are just the tricks I needed to get over before it worked perfectly for me.I gave it a 4 only because some people may get frustrated with it if they get surprised by a few things I mentioned here, and because the tines are held together by pretty fragile ties (which can be fixed pretty easily if you have to).

The bottom line is I love my yarn winder.I'm now independent of anyone helping me by holding the yarn.I also like the natural wood construction.I'd recommend it to anyone who likes to do yarn work.

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Product Description:
A finely finished hardwoodbirch swift for supporting skeins of yarn of various sizes.19" large size for up to 100" skein.

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Chef's Choice 500 ScissorPro Professional Diamond Hone Scissor Sharpener Review

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(More customer reviews)All those dull old scissors I collected over the years, as they gradually lost their edge, are now SHARP.I stumbled across this product while looking for a knife sharpener.Since I was about to buy yet another pair of scissors, I decided to try it.It really put a good edge on all my shears (except pinking, nail and hair - which it does not sharpen).You have to be somewhat careful holding the blade at the correct angle, as there is a bit of wiggle room under the guide.One practice run with a cheap pair of scissors should suffice, however, and it is wonderful to have really sharp scissors again.Lots of them!

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Chef'sChoice ScissorPro Diamond Hone 500 for super sharp scissors all the time!The ScissorPro electric scissors sharpener uses 100% diamond abrasives and built-in precision angle guides for professional quality edges quickly and easily.Sharpens a wide variety of household scissors from delicate embroidery scissors to knife-edge shears, even poultry shears!Safe for quality scissors.No disassembly of scissors required.Can be used for left-handed or right-handed scissors.You'll never again have to waste valuable time and money sending scissors out for sharpening!One-year limited warranty.Assembled in the U.S.A.

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100 Anchor Embroidery Cross Stitch Threads Floss/skeins Review

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(More customer reviews)This is labeled as Anchor floss but it is manufactured in India and the colors are a not an exact match to the Anchor floss manufactured in Germany and distributed in American needlework stores.The quality is nice so if exact match isn't an issue for you, this is a great buy.

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100 Colors of High Quality Floss Anchor Brand. I Guarantee these are best quality Floss you will find. This set has the widest range of colors: There are lots of blues, greens, reds, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Greys, Purple etc. Very large range of colors You will not find these beautiful floss anywhere else. Each Floss is 8 mts (8.4 Yards) Long, they are 100 colors as shown in the pictures

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Retayne Color Fixative - 4 Ounce Review

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(More customer reviews)Retayne is the only treatment you can use that will really solve the problem of a garment whose dye was not properly set. Similar products are widely used in the textile industry.

Sometimes, non-dyers will recommend that you soak your new garments in salt or vinegar to "set" the dye. Unfortunately, neither salt nor vinegar can set commercial dye; the only value to the process is as an extra washing that helps to remove some of the extra dye. Retayne is far more effective, making colors last much longer, even after many washings.

Retayne is a dye fixative that will set most commercial dyes. It contains positively-charged particles which will stick to the negative particles of most dyes, helping to fix them in place in your fabric. Dyes that would otherwise bleed a little in every washing become safe in the laundry after treatment with Retayne.Retayne is extremely valuable for quilters who must make sure that their differently colored fabrics will not bleed onto each other when a quilt is washed. It is essential after dyeing with all-purpose dye, such as Rit dye, which would otherwise tend to bleed in the laundry. (It is not necessary for use with fiber reactive dyes, such as Procion MX dyes.)

There are two downsides. One is that the indigo dye used in blue denim cannot be fixed with this sort of treatment, because indigo dye molecules lack a negative charge for the fixtive in Retayne to stick to. The other problem is that cationic dye fixatives tend to increase the fading that is caused by bright light. Clothing that has been treated with Retayne should probably be dried indoors, not in direct sunlight. All dyes will fade if exposed to bright light long enough, but sunlight may fade them a little more quickly after they have been treated with a commercial dye fixative.

Retayne is applied in the washing machine or a large container of water, so it cannot be used to set a color that will run very badly even the first time it is immersed in water.

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G&K CRAFT-Retayne Color Fixative.Retayne is a color fixative for commercially dyed cotton; linen and rayon fabrics that bleed. Use in the washing machine or treat by hand washing with hot water.Always test fabric before washing it for the first time.Only one application is necessary.You can treat 24 yards with one 4 ounce bottle.This package contains one 4ozbottle: enough for approximately 24yds of fabric.Contents conform to ASTM D4236. Made in USA.

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