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5/24/2012

Brother 2340CV 2 & 3-Needle, 3 & 6mm COVERHEM STITCH Review

Brother 2340CV 2 and 3-Needle, 3 and 6mm COVERHEM STITCH
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Just bought this coverhem machine from Kens Sewing. Five minutes after unpack I had a lovely, perfect 8" coverhem sample. That was yesterday. Today I have a lovely, new t-shirt with painless, perfect hems and bound neckline compliments of this machine.
The machine isn't high-end (results are tho) but I'm thinking that it's going to help me puzzle out why my 4yo, $1500 Bernina overlock/chain/coverstitch can't make--never has--anywhere near an acceptable coverstitch let alone a chainstitch.
High-end, schmi-end. This.Bro.works.good
Oh, and, Ken has the best price (far as I can tell) in the US. Also, having fumbled the initial order I created an immediate customer service test. Ken and crew passed w/flying colors. I am one happy camper.
Laurie G


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The cover stitch is what gives garments their professional looking finish. This stitch (also called a "cover hem") was previously available only on sergers, and then, often only on the highest-end sergers.The Brother 2340CV is a more economical model, offering a wide 6mm, triple-needle cover stitch and a chain stitch. Because they only do these two types of stitches, they're extremely fast-up to 1,000 stitches per minute-and much easier to set up and use. They look more like regular sewing machines, and offer familiar features that make them easier to use than sergers, like a full size sewinbed, free arm sewing, vertical needle drop and a one-hand thread cutter.This machine will allow you to hem T-Shirts, attach lace, attach taping and binding, sew decorative stitching, attach elastic, attach lace, do belt loop stitching, circular hemming, attach elastic lace & hem stitchingThe cover stitch is especially suited to stretchy fabrics like knits, as well as the popular new blends of traditional woven fabrics with a small percentage of stretch fiber added for extra flexibility. The cover stitch is a serger-type stitch made without the knives (no fabric is cut), so it can be used not only to finish hems, necklines, collars and cuffs, but also for decorative effects in the middle of the fabric. Cover stitches can be made with two or three needles. Chain stitch One-needle, two-thread double chain stitch. For tape binding, joining woven fabrics and decorative effects. Expand your creativity with Brother's advanced technology.-Easy to follow lay-in threading.-Color-coded threading guide.-Fast and easy looper threading system.-Dial adjustment for stitch length.-Stitch length 2mm to 4mm.-Presser foot pressure adjustment.-Slide lever adjustment for differential feed.-Differential feed for perfect seaming on virtually any fabric type.-Eliminates the wavy or stretched appearance of stitches on fabrics.-Snap-on presser foot

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5/22/2012

Wooden Spool Cabinet ~ 6 Draw Sewing Chest Review

Wooden Spool Cabinet ~ 6 Draw Sewing Chest
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This item is exactly as advertised and was wonderfully packaged and delivered in a timely manner.

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This is a great antique reproduction wooden spool cabinet or thread storage chest. This high quality replica drawer cabinet is made from hardwood with a smooth satin walnut finish, featuring brass drawer knob pulls and gold-thread embroidered lettering on the front pane of all six drawers. These types of antique spool cabinets were commonly used as store displays long ago, and can be used for many purposes in your home - store your thread or sewing supplies, jewelry, use the vintage spool cabinet as a catch all, or for anything else you can fit in the charming walnut spool cabinet. This vintage reissue antique spool chest stands 19 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. All six drawers have internal measurements of 12.5 inches wide, 9 inches deep, and 2 inches high. All 6 drawers have felt padding in the bottom to protect your items and the drawers from getting scratched. Antique Walnut Spool Cabinet Drawers have the following embroidered in the front panels: "CLARK", "WHITE", "BLACK", "O.N.T", "SOLE-AGENT", and "MILE-END". Spool chest would look great on display in your home and would also make an unforgettable gift to a friend or family member.

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5/14/2012

Q-Snap Frame 11X11- Review

Q-Snap Frame 11X11-
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I was introduced to Q Snaps by a co-worker eight years ago and I have never gone back to hoops. Q Snaps are user and AIDA cloth friendly, come in many different sizes and can be taken apart and used to construct a new frame in whatever size you need. Unlike most hoops, Q Snaps don't leave behind crimping marks on your cloth and you don't have to loosen or take the whole thing off to tighten your fabric.

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Q-Snap frames are made from PVC tubing making them lighter and more durable than other materials. The clamp design for holding the fabric is gentle and simple to use. The clamp design for holding the fabric is gentle and simple to use. Just lay the fabric over the frame then gently push the clamps down stretching the material around the outside of the frame. The ribbed inner surface of the Q-snap clamps hold the tension for your preferred adjustment. Simply turn the clamp outward to tighten or inward to loosen. Measures 11 x 11 inches.

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4/27/2012

E-Z Stitch Lap Stand -Solid Oak Review

E-Z Stitch Lap Stand -Solid Oak
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I have purchsed several stitching stands that were inadequate or just wouldn't function with a recliner. I even bought one that was designed to work specifically with recliners. I've wasted hundreds of dollars until I found this stand.
I am an avid advanced cross-stitcher and can sometimes stitch in excess of 12 hours a day when I'm in the middle of a project. This stand is so easy to use. My hands and arms never get tired from repeatedly having to change positions from top to bottom to complete stitches. I can easily have one hand on top of the work and one beneath it. This allows me to stitch more efficiently and it keeps my threads from frequently twisting. I love how it can accomodate several sizes of scroll frames. I can adjust the distance my work is away from me or pull the stand close up if I need too. It is very comfortable to sit on and doesn't impeded circulation or cause any discomfort. I stitch in a recliner and this is the only stand that works to my satisfaction.
It's worth EVERY cent!

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E-Z Stitch Lap Stand. This lap stand is versatile, attractive and easy to use. It comes with a 12" scroll frame that includes the no basting system. Eliminate fatigue and cramping of hands from holding stitching frames. Fully adjustable, the scroll frame swings straight up to tie off the back side of the project. Includes: two no-basting scroll rods, two 6" side bars, (1) 14" adapter bar to accommodate 6in, 8in, 10" and 12" scroll rods, ten knobs, one adjustable clamp that will hold all types of stitching devices, one post and base and one roll (3yards) of no-basting system for fabric. Base measures 16x11x4-1/2". Made in USA.

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4/23/2012

Stitcher's Delight Needlework Frame Review

Stitcher's Delight Needlework Frame
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I'm very happy to have found this product. For needle work enthusiasts, this is a true time saver and it makes mounting projects so easy. It even enables me to switch projects while they're in progress. Before I would have to wait to finish one before working another or I'd have to be sure I had enough frames to fit every project.
Excellent idea.

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AMERICAN DREAMS-Starter Set Needlework Frame. This frame is made of quality wood. All pieces are hand rubbed and finished. Frames feature metal hardware which is in the frames so there is nothing to strip and the frame will hold a firm tension. An added feature of the concealed hardware is that there are no bolts or nuts that require tools to tighten and no edges to snag your clothing or furniture. These frames offer an attractive means of displaying needlework in process as well as display for a finished piece lending a handcrafted unique look. This Frame Set includes: 6in, 8in, 10in, 12", 14in, 16" and 18" scroll rods (complete with hardware and Velcro), 6" and 8" extender bars, one complete set of four knobs and enough self-sticking velcro for several projects. Made of solid oak. Package measurements: approximately 26-1/2x6x1-1/2". Made in USA.

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4/20/2012

American Dream E-Z Stitch Floor Stand No Baste Scroll Frame with Graph Holder Review

American Dream E-Z Stitch Floor Stand No Baste Scroll Frame with Graph Holder
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I bought this American Dream E-Z Stitch Floor Stand for my wife because she loves to cross-stitch and I thought it would be easier for her to cross-stitch with this stand since she is in a wheel chair. This item took forever to receive, and when we got it, it looked nothing like the beautiful Mahogany supposedly made out of redwood like the product information claimed. The stand we got looks like something we would buy at Walmart for $20.00. In other words... wood that is stained and not like the high quality wood product information claim it to be. It is not very sturdy but very wobbly, and even worse you have to stitch the the cross-stitch fabric to the wooden dowels in order for the stand to hold the fabric... so each time your need to move the cross-stitch fabric she has to unto the stitching and restitch it to the dowels. This Product is very deceiving and not worth $179.99. Instructions very difficult to understand. Instructions state there are accessories that can be bought separately for the stand but not listed in product information. If I could afford the postage, I would send it back and find her another cross-stitch stand. Very poor quality product for the price we paid for it. Very Very Unhappy!

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This lovely scroll frame stand by American Dream products has infinite adjustment possibilities in height and angle for comfortable stitching. The universal clamp will allow the scroll frame to pivot 360 degrees to access the back of your work. This set comes with the floor stand, 16" scroll rods, 6" extender bars, and graph holder. The stand height adjusts from 28" to 39". The frame comes with a convenient No-Baste System, allowing you to avoid basting the fabric to the frame while using a Velcro tape instead.

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4/19/2012

Ruffler Foot Review

Ruffler Foot
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Put on the correct machine, it worked very well. In fact I have sewn about 7 "market skirts" - dirctions for doing so for a little girl was on the internet as a free-bie , and another site told you how to make it fit an adult. Both little and big turned out well.
The ruffler saves a lot of time, and the gathering is uniform. When working with slick polyester, I had to put interfacing on the edges I was ruffling, but, by golly, I had to do so with straight sewing also.
Bottom line: if you need one, call the dealer and make sure it will fit your machine. I bought two through Amazon. One, the generic, cost $15 and postage paid; the other was $32.95 to fit a Janome. It was also postage paid. The generic fit both Brother and Janome, and the Janome fit only the Janome.

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Ruffles are easy to make with the ruffler. Use them as a fashion accent on blouses and dresses, as as border for sheer curtains, or as a flounce for bedspreads, skirts, etc. You can make pleated or gathered ruffles, and you can even make and apply them at the same time!

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3/06/2012

Sew Fast Sew Easy's Hipster 1/4 Circle Flared Skirt Sewing Pattern Review

Sew Fast Sew Easy's Hipster 1/4 Circle Flared Skirt Sewing Pattern
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I've been looking for an easy circle skirt pattern that I could use over and over, and this definitely fits the bill. It took me about two hours to make my first skirt, but I added a few embellishments that made the process a little more complicated. I believe that if one makes their skirt exactly as described in the directions, then it would probably take an hour or so at the most.
The only reason that I don't give this wonderful pattern a 5-star rating is that there are a few little things that could stand to be improved. First, the directions are simple, but littered with amateurish, hand-drawn illustrations. The quality of the illustrations isn't so great and it sort of annoyed me that I paid $12 for a pattern they didn't even bother to illustrate very well. Second, the instructions tell you to choose your skirt length (a very nice feature) but to add 5 inches to this number when actually cutting the material. I found that the additional 5 inches were unnecessary. These extra inches just add an additional step for later, when you would have to hem the bottom up considerably. In my opinion, it would be better to just decide your skirt length, then add only a few inches to allow for the waistband and your bottom hem. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about taking the skirt up later. Third, it's a bit annoying to find out that you have to measure out your skirt length each time you use the pattern. Instead of a more traditional pattern in which you cut against a tissue paper template, this pattern requires a little bit of leg work, though I think that's ok since you can choose multiple skirt lengths depending on your mood.
But those three very small concerns are outweighed by the utility and ease of this pattern. If you're like me and you like your A-line skirts to fall to just below your knees, you could also just measure out your ideal skirt on a piece of muslin, then cut that out and use it just like a tissue paper pattern to save yourself time in the future.
BTW, this pattern calls for using 60-inch wide fabric only, but if you can't find a fabric you really like in that measurement, then you can do what I did. I used the Sew Fast So Easy Pattern, but folded the paper almost in half (not quite in half since I had to take into account a seam allowance of 1/2 inch on each side). That way, you can use smaller width fabrics if you need to. This adds an extra seam to fuss with, but I think the added flexibility of possible materials is worth it.

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Our pattern makes a luxurious 1/4 circle flared skirt. Wear it on your hips. This skirt is the easiest skirt on the planet to make for any size. It comes with detailed instructions.

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3/04/2012

Distinctive Ruffler Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Husqvarna Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines Review

Distinctive Ruffler Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Husqvarna Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines
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I gave a very disappointed review earlier this morning. Imagine my surprise when the company called me and walked me through the instructions. I sew quite well but missed part of the process. It works beautifully!!! I tried pleats an ruffles just now and was delighted. I would recommend this product and the customer service was fantastic.

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The Distinctive Ruffler Sewing Machine Presser Foot makes ruffles easy to make! Ruffles are used to accent blouses and dresses, as a border for sheer curtains, or as a flounce for bed spreads. The Distinctive Ruffler Sewing Machine Presser Foot is made to fit any Low Shank Sewing Machine. Distinctive Premium Sewing Feet are high quality sewing feet that provide the user with ease of use for tasks they could be extremely tedious if done by hand. Start sewing with the best, Distinctive Sewing Feet. The Distinctive Sewing Foot blister packaging doubles as a set of instructions. Just pull out the cardboard back, open it up and start reading. You will be sewing in no time! Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Husqvarna Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines.

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2/28/2012

Invisible Zipper Foot Review

Invisible Zipper Foot
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Makes sewing in an invisible zipper on clothing or pillow or any project so easy and looks great too. For low-shank machines.

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2/23/2012

Felling Foot Review

Felling Foot
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I took a chance this would not work on my machine but it does and like a champ. A lovely surprise and a wonderful touch on many projects. Go for it!

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This Felling foot cleans up and turns seams easily. Great for shirts and jeans.

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2/13/2012

Darice Plastic Canvas - Clear Review

Darice Plastic Canvas - Clear
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This canvas is darn hard to find but not any more thanks to Amazon and Darci.I thank you guys a whole bunch cause I got my order fast and now my projects are in full swing.thnx Bev

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A clear plastic canvas sheet of 7 mesh measuring 12x18.

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2/07/2012

Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch, Winter Geese Review

Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch, Winter Geese
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I received this product promptly and have not had the time to start it yet, but I was impress by the quickness on which I received it.

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Honk, honk, honk. The first snow of winter means it's time to fly. Kit contains cotton thread, 16 count dove grey Aida, thread palette, and needle. Finished Size: 16-Inch by 9-Inch

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2/05/2012

Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch Cozy Cove Review

Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch Cozy Cove
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Loved Charles Wysocki puzzles....now love his needlework/cross stitch kits. This Cozy Cove is just another of his unique paintings. It draws you into the setting and makes you want to be a part of the neighborhood....green lush grass, quaint summer cottages and a beautiful peaceful sea in the background...just a place I would like to be right now. Since I can't be..I will do the next best thing and spend hours stitching the scene...that will make me at least feel a part of this wonderful and enchanting landscape.

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Take a trip back in time to a simpler way of life when you stitch this quaint Charles Wysocki design. This heartwarming town will make you wish you never had to leave.. Kit contains cotton thread, 18 count ivory Aida, thread palette, and needle. . Finished Size: 18-inches-by-9-inches

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1/29/2012

Dimensions No Count Cross Stitch, Cinderella Review

Dimensions No Count Cross Stitch, Cinderella
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If you're not a dyed-in-the-wool cross-stitcher, this is for you! Most of the piece is already beautifully painted in soft colors. The areas that you stitch are marked, you do not have to count anything. As a long-time stitcher I felt I could have done with more stitch detail, (i.e.- it was very easy to work!) but I can add colors and do some additional stitching on it but it is not necessary, it is a beautiful piece just as is. This would be awesome on a little girl's bedroom wall! And the adorable girl on it is just darling, a real cutie. I enjoyed stitching this, enjoyed giving it to our 4-year old grand daughter, and love seeing it in her room as a reminder Grandma's always thinking of her. Very very cute. You could frame it in almost any soft color and it will look perfect.

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Dressed in her finest, a little melt-your-heart darling struggles with her ballet slipper. Is she preparing for a much-awaited performance? Capture this precious moment. Kit contains cotton thread, 14 count Aida printed in full color with selected areas marked for stitching, needle and instructions. Finished Size: 7-Inch by 5-Inch

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1/07/2012

Clover Bias Tape Maker Review

Clover Bias Tape Maker
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I recently made eighteen yards of bias tape with this tape maker - it was a breeze. It's easy to use and the finished result looks really good. If your desired end result is double-fold bias tape, remember that you will need to fold it again after it's initial run through the tape maker and iron it at the center fold. The finished border on your garment or quilt will be one inch wide. Clover is the only company I could find that manufactures this two inch size bias tape maker.

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Create your own bias tapes in minutes. Choose from 5 different sizes from 1/4-inch to 2-inch. Perfect for celtic quilting, binding and more.

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F.A. Edmunds Quilters Wonder Adjustable Quilting Hoop Frame with Stand Review

F.A. Edmunds Quilters Wonder Adjustable Quilting Hoop Frame with Stand
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I bought this to quilt my first quilt which happened to be a queen size. I didn't realize how over my head this project was. I wasn't going to splurge on a $200 hoop, but I should have. This hoop is definitely worth the price. I can make due, but I have to readjust often. If I was quilting a lighter in weight project, I would have absolutely no problem. I am still happy with the purchase, and I'm still shopping for a sturdier hoop.

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Quilters Wonder! 18" Floor Frame-Hoop rotates and tilts a full 360 degrees to your most comfortable working position. Includes a stable, height-adjustable base that allows complete access to the sides and bottom of your quilt, and brings your quilt to you for effortless stitching. Comfortable tension knobs allow for easy fold down storage and adjustments (folds down to 16" for compact storage). The base can be extended to 45" height. Lightweight and stable. Size: 18" round. Made in China.

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