Quilts – Quilt Patterns

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Perfect for a boy or girl Clone Wars fan. My son and daughter split the pack and had plenty for both of their rooms. Easy to reposition. Recommend an adult to peel them from the paper so the lightsabers don't get torn off as that part of the sticker is skinny.

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My 3 yr old daughter and I love these decals! We had a blast putting them up on her new "big girl room" walls! It's a great idea if you're not into themed rooms since they just cling on. When she's done with them I can just take them off and it's like Tink and friends were never there. You can totally tell they are stickers on the wall, but they stick well and the glittery touch on the their wings is great! Great quality for the cost...I highly recommend.

My daughter and I love them. They gave her room the perfect touch and all she does is point and talk about them. Love them an they are alot safer than hanging things on the wall above her crib.

We love these stickers. They are a great size. The fairies' wings are all glittery. My 3 year old daughter loves her new Tinkerbell room. We paired these stickers with the large Tinkerbell mural sicker and the removable Tinkerbell border. One of the earlier reviews was wrong. The sickers are not difficult at all to use or remove from their backings.

These are a great way to dress up any little girl's space. Our 3-year-old loves them!

Purchased these for my daughter's new tink room. She helped me put them up (she's 4) and had a fun time helping with her new room. My only complaints are probably with all wall appliques, nothing really against this one in particular, but they are shiny, so you can see the glare of the shine unless you are right near them. And these do bubble up a little...but they've stayed on and haven't come off at all. My 2 positive compliments are the detail of the stickers themselves. They are adorable. And the glittery wings on them are beautiful. You won't be disappointed with these.

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For something that is so necessary for your safety, these are amazingly difficult to find at a Bath store. They work great! Thank you Amazon for always being there for me.

These work! They really stick to my shower floor!!!!! They are the very best product I've found in my two year search! Let me explain. I've tried all the brands at Home Depot, Lowe's & Ace.....and they all failed after just a few weeks use. And I went to extra steps to make sure it was the profuct that failed and not the result of poor installation procedures. On every product I used the same exact procedure: 1. Scrubbed the shower's tile floor with industrial green cleaner. 2. Rinsed with fresh clear water. 3. Using a hair dryer, directed it against the tile to make sure it was totally dry. 4. Scrubbed the tile with rubbing alcohol to make sure it was absolutely clean. Used the hair dryer again. 5. Wiped the tile with a clean cotton towel. 6. Peeled off the back of the product to expose the sticky back and, starting at one side, carefully laid the product on insuring that no bubbles appeared. 7. Using a wallpaper seam wooden roller, rolled the product with my full body weight to insure solid and uniform adhesion to the tile. 8. Finally, used the hair dryer to heat the adhesive on the product to insure uniform dispersion and contact of the adhesive with the tile. I used the same exact procedure with all the Lowe's, Home Depot and Ace products, and the only one that uniformly stuck was this Amazon product "Safe-T-Shapes" made by Compac in Decatur, GA. I've been so pleased, that I've ordered two more packages once again since my original Amazon purchase. They come in white, do not fade (some others turned yellow) are constructed with pop-out centers making it easy to configure for corners of areas near the drain or sides. So, if you want a great shower or tub non-skid application, order these Safe-T-Shapes made by Compac. You will be pleased with them for sure!

We had originally bought a terrible set of "rubber ducky" stickers that started peeling the instant we put them on. Compared to those, these work SO much better. Stay on tight, no peeling yet, and nice, thick texture.

it says this right on the package that these stickers aren't for use with textured surfaced tubs, although I didn't see this description on Amazon. they blend in well with my white tub, but probably bubble because of the textured (worn out) tub surface. 1/10 edit: I bought a second pack and these seem to be sticking better. I installed these 2 weeks ago during cooler temperatures, and were easier to apply. The first time I applied these was during a warmer day and the stickers were flimsier. I'm raising my rating to 4 stars for these stickers. 3/10 edit: sticking very well to the textured surface tub, without any signs of bubbling.

I purchased these a while back and they are still in perfect shape, no discoloration or peeling. Really keeps your feet from slipping.

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I bought this product to go along with the border and i absoluetly love it! Its was so quick and easy to do. It goes on smooth and stays put until you decide to take it off and it comes off clean with no residue. Great accent to any boys room.

we purchased these 'wall stickers' for our son's room. he is 3, and his room walls are painted a deep grass green. i was concerned that these wall stickers might 'wash out' on such a dark wall color, but they don't. we sat down at bedtime last night and opened the package. just as described, there were 4 sheets of slightly retro vehicle wall stickers, average size of the stickers was the size of my hand, if I remember right. as our son chose a sticker, we peeled it off and gave it to him, and he slapped it on the wall and smoothed it out... he was able to reposition them very easily. soon he will realize he can reposition them at will, and since they leave no residue that will be fine. great way for our son to feel that he is decorating his room himself. plus I wanted to try wall stickers in general before I try having a couple of photos made into wall stickers (like one where our son looking like he's the operator of an excavator). when we were done, our son turned to us and asked us to order him some 'boat wall stickers'. I would not hesitate to order these again. they're a great value, and terrific quality. and I'm a very picky person!

These wall stickers are such a great idea. We purchased them for our son's first "big boy room" and they worked out great. It was so easy to put them up and move them around, and really made his room come alive without the hassle and time of having to paint.

I purchased these vinyl transportation appliques to stick on the road we painted around my son's room. The road is black and the vehicles seem to fade into it the dark background. They do, however, look awesome against a lighter cream color on his wall.

I painted a simple mural with sky and gently rolling hills and then applied these decals. I'd add a picture but can't figure out how to do so. They're so awesome because... 1. they are EASY to apply 2. they do not require special tools to apply or remove 3. they can be repositioned multiple times - great for a perfectionist 4. they really do peel off without leaving any residue 5. they are colorful but muted - great for those who want to avoid harsh primary colors 6. they add so much color to your walls - you won't have to buy many different colors of paint 7. they're more detailed than any stencil you could use 8. they offer a lot of variety 9. they make your child's room look like you made a serious effort 10. they are the ultimate accessory for plain walls especially if you don't want to paint

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Kids would like this because the Monkey's ears and feet aren't sewn down. It can get a bit distorted after washing. Cute but not cute enough. Goes with the rainforest theme, though.

This towel is adorable, and seems to hold up well in the wash!! We LOVE the monkey theme!!

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I just received this dvd and know that I made NO mistake in selecting this one! I have been wanting to learn how to do applique in general- I do machine sewing and quilting and wanted to learn this as I hear it can be a very relaxing past time and the results are just beautiful. I've all about given up on attending specific classes and then coming away not really gaining much. My last class, for which I paid dearly for, we barely got started when the class ended not accomplishing 1/2 of what was planned for. It was an heirloom quilting class, and sadly the instructor who is very knowledgable, is not as organized in teaching- so dissappointing. So for now I've decided to look into purchasing dvds and learning at my own pace, things that interest me, Baltimore Applique being one of them, and actually being able to accomplish what I've set out to learn. I researched quite a bit prior to this purchase, and Elly is an well known expert in this area of quilting. She's written over 20 books on this area. And it certainly shows on this dvd, 1st how much she loves to applique and can get down to the very basics so someone like me can actually apply what she is teaching. I like that she starts with simple things and tips, as in her techinque for threading the needle and why, all the tools that you will need to create your own work of art. Incredible. The dvd is broken down into- Introduction, where Elly tells about herself and Baltimore Applique, Cutaway & Needleturn Applique: Inside Curves, Cutaway & Needleturn Applique: Inside Corners, Straight Lines & Points, Dogtooth Borders, Papercut patterns, Embellishments, Tips, Summary and includes a bit of information about Elly, and best of all, has downloadable patterns that you can actually work along with the dvd and create your very 1st blocks. Love it! This is highly recommended for anyone like me who is new to applique and would love to learn from an expert, without leaving home, and best of all, at your own pace. And perhaps for those that do have experience, I can see where this may appeal to you as well, as there are always more than one way to do things and by watching her apply her technique, it may be of value to you. She has a saying- "Wise Women can differ on this" -so very true! Very in depth information, Elly covers all the details, even things that are probably taken for granted by an experienced person, but for us newbies, is important to understand and therefore learn! 5 big stars to this dvd.

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I've loved the POC technique for years but I'm a very visual learner. Seeing everything up close and personal, being able to go over whatever I need to, I love it. They're thorough and personable. This is one of the best technique dvds I've seen.

This is as good---maybe even better---than an individual class. The instructions are very clear and it is very easy to go back and review anything you might want to refresh yourself on. Highly recommend if you are interested in applique

I thought I was getting a book as well, my mistake. I just watched a couple of minutes and for me it seems like this is not a piece of cake..The one lady spent about 3-4 minutes on how thread is made, how to thread a needle... I should of asked more experts before I bought this. I didn't realize how much product you have to buy just to make an appliqué. Like I said I should of done more research....

Five stars!. Excellent instructions for applique with pictures to demonstrate their words. Basic applique primer. Your resource book.

Although I am a converted machine quilter, I use their process to do my applique. It keeps me organized and understanding what I am doing. I just wish there was a way to send my plastic outlines through the printer!

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These bibs are the best bibs ever. They are very large and thick and my twins really enjoy the teethers on the corner. We have bought one of each design and use them every day. A great bib for the money.

This bib is larger and much thicker than other bibs we've used. I loved it. The thickness allowed my daughter to spill drinks on herself without soaking through. In my opinion, the cost of this bib is worth it. I would (and will) buy more of these for my second child instead of buying a bundle of 10 skimpy bibs any day.

I've choosen a standart ship option so I havent received the product yet, therefore I cannot rate this item or service yet.

This is a great, large bib, that is colorful and absorbent. Some bibs are thin, but this has a thickness to it. The teether on it is a bonus!

My very teething son (who has been teething since he was 2 mos and is now 61/2 mos, still no teeth) enjoy's chewing on the corner of his bib. Mommy likes it because you can't drop it, and the bib is collecting the droooooooool as well. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!

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I really liked this product. The blankets are so soft, and reasonably priced. And I even got free shipping, which makes the deal even better!

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My 20 month old is practicing her alphabet and this toy is great for going over the numbers and letters while she is in the bath. She doesn't want to get out of the bath she has so much fun sticking her letters to the walls and the sides of the tub. They are non toxic, and do not rip when she bites on them. I will purchase this toy for friends when their child has a birthday!

These are a lot of fun however, they get moldy pretty quickly in the batch tub.

My 13 month old son LOVES his bath letter and numbers. He loves them so much that he wants to carry them around the house chewing on them. And the best part is they are VERY durable! He has 16 teeth already and doesn't rip them to shreds like other things he chews on. We had to order a second set of these because we had some plumbing issues and these got ruined. He's getting his second set for Christmas! :o)

These letters are thick and a perfect size for the bath. They are durable so if my baby decodes to chew on them I don't have to worry about them being a choking hazard! Highly recommended!

These letters helped my son be able to play and learn at the same time.

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I purchased this princess set to go with the castle mural. They are just as pictured and easy to apply. My little princess is very happy with her kingdom.

WE LOVE THESE THINGS! My girls wanted pretty rooms so we invested in 4 packs of these for two rooms and now they have gray walls but they don't mind it and love the princess on their walls. They are great and I have had the older ones and the new ones and these. Con's is you need to be careful when peeling them off the contact paper, and if you remove them be sure to re put on contact paper or they will stick together. Also be sure to clean the wall's first with a damp cloth and let dry then apply.

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The item is an OK way of using to teach my kids letter and numbers. Originally the item seemed to be much bigger than what I came to realize when it arrived; letters and numbers are about as big as the size of my thumb. I thought I was getting something larger than that. Item took about 20 days to arrived with the "free shipping" promo you get when you spend $25.00 or more, unusual because I've order other items under this promo and gotten them sooner than I did this time.

We bought these for our 3 year old grand daughter who is so smart she gets bored quickly. These keep her interest. She is always spelling a word for us to "come see", she can spell her name with them. They stick to the walls of the bathtub great and stay there until she moves them. They dry almost instantly after taking them out of the water, which is nice. They have held up well for a couple months now, still look new. Overall, very happy with this purchase.

These just arrived today and I'm already thinking about returning them. They have no design (not a big deal) but they're MUCH smaller than the photo leads you to believe. There are no dimensions listed for the product itself so I trusted that the photo was accurate and ordered these for my 8 month old. I realize they're for 3+ year old children but I was hoping to introduce my daughter the shapes of letters and numbers at an early age. Plus, she needed some bath toys since she just moved into the big tub. I'm not sure yet if I'll return these but I will be posting a picture of a much more accurate photo of what you'll receive if you order them.

What's pictured is what I ordered but not what I received. These show patterned pieces, mine are plain. They came in a bucket that they will not fit back into, which is dumb, but I guess since they're bath toys I wouldn't store them in the bucket anyway. Just a little lame that I'd have to puzzle piece them into the bucket if I wanted to store them there. The V's and A's look really similar, minus a cut out for the As and the W's and M's are the same. these aren't as cool as they look. We haven't used them in the bath yet so I can't say if they'll work there. I may return them... the picture is definitely enhanced. The pieces aren't that bright and cheery.

The letters were a lot smaller than they look in the picture. I am sure they will still be just as fun to play with, but was hoping for the price that they would be a little bigger.

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I even bought this in hardcover. That's hardcore. There are "projects" but I think of this as a book of design ideas. I felt like an amateur artist instead of a ruler junkie when I read this Design, colors, a use of both cool and hot palettes, the construction has gentle warnings "this is not a quilt for a beginner" Unless he/she is using robotic sewing arms. Always a pleasure , always full of ideas . This is so far from the sharpest points, most evenly stuffed binding end of things it reminds me why I love to make quilts. Is it to get "better points"? How about playing with shapes and colors and making something that is occasionally beautiful and always a learning experience. Inspiring.

Just finished reading this from beautiful cover to beautiful cover. I own all of Kaffe's quilting books and therefore I recognize the retooling of previous entries. Much of what is art is reinventing the wheel. Kaffe is a master of taking the excellent and retooling it to a new level of spectacular. What I liked most about this book is he breaks the process down to entry level allowing you to see through his keen eyes; inviting you into his mindset to experience how he processes to create and recreate. Nothing is complicated here as it is so visual and texted with such clarity. He wants YOU to be successful. Personally I strive to learn anything that will inspire me to think for myself. Though he gives the recipes for his 23 gorgeous results in this book, he is showing you....asking you to be creative and start with the fundamentals. Most of the designs are so basic and quite simple. Once again he illustrates the importance of great color and pattern and the interaction of these two key elements within the framework of rock solid design. There is something for everyone here. I was particularly enchanted by the retelling of the Haze Kilim..... taken from a rug design; translated into knitted design; now repositioned in one of the most breathtaking quilts ever. It is an explosion of color and texturing and I cannot wait to make one! He asks you to get out there and be original and take a dare. Having used so many of his designs with and without his fabrics they never fail to have such adaptability; are so clear and concise; never disappoint. If you desire to get to the roots of design and wonder where to begin this book is for you. If your aim is to have a refreshed view of previous ground this book is for you. If your prime interest is holding the blueprint for some of his lovelies this book is for you. This is a through-the-looking glass opportunity into the mind's eye of a master. Try not to miss this one!

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this is a beautifully creative sewing/craft book. amazing that it is her first book. great ideas, and her eco-values so clearly expressed through this work.

If you like Sew Liberated patterns, this book is a great value. It also provides lots of ideas and information re: applique. Instructions are clear and photography is lovely.

I have only been sewing for a year, but have been itching to try applique. . . And this book is full of applique projects! There are some ho-hum projects but there are also some really great ideas and projects in here. I'm really glad I bought this book and I'm excited to try my first project.

This beautiful sewing book is one that you will surely treasure and actually use! Meg McElwee is the author of the popular blog "Sew Liberated" where she sells her simple yet stylish clothing (for women and children) and accessory patterns (I love her reading pillow!) starting at $11.95 ~~ which are definitely worth the money with their ease of use, full sized patterns and clear diagrammed instructions. As a beginner sewer I have used several of her "shop" patterns without problem and they have turned out beautifully. What a steal this book is! She carries those clear detailed instructions and full sized patterns as well as helpful hints, techniques, a glossary of terms, and a resource guide into this book and you get 20 projects for almost the price of one pattern. I can't wait to make the stunning "Dapper Day Bag" and the adorable "Mother/Daughter Blossom Blouse"as well as several of the "small stitches: projects for babies and children". Happy sewing!

The author says that for her "Sew Liberated is a way of looking at craft that is, at once, traditional and completely modern". Certainly that is a perfect way to describe the projects that you'll find in this book. The 20 projects in this book are divided into three sections; domestic art, pampered artist and small stitches and all are relatively straightforward and easy to create. The author clearly has a fondness for appliqué and most of the projects include either turned, raw edge or reverse techniques. For those not familiar with these techniques have no fear because the authors step by step directions are clearly written and illustrated making them easy to follow for even a novice sewer. Projects in this book include household items such as patchwork place mats, aprons, a quilt and a pillow cover along with personal accessories that include bags, a blouse and a jersey garden skirt that features reverse appliqué. Things to sew for children include a baby's first book, an petit artiste smock and a tote bag and chefs hat and apron. You'll also find a clever clock project in this book. A working wall clock worthy of being the centerpiece in any room of the house. Along with the step by step directions for each project that are accompanied by full color photographs and clear and easy to understand diagrams you'll also find full sized pull out pattern sheets.

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"The aim of all of us at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is to inspire and to teach." That aim has been fully realized in this ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SEWING AND FABRIC CRAFTS. The teaching focuses mostly on basics for beginning crafters -- step-by-step instructions, easy techniques, even some no-sew projects (e.g. coasters, storage boxes) and some that begin with commercially available products (e.g. totes, bibs, bed/bath/table linens). But for experienced crafters -- the book is pure inspiration. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it opens with primers on sewing, embroidery, appliqué, quilting, dye and stenciling. MSL's trademark visual glossaries of fabrics (almost tactile!), threads, notions and supplies are throughout, and an index and listing of sources are included at the end. But the bulk of the book is its 250 pages of fabric projects, some of which are crafting standards, many of which include fresh options. (**Note: perhaps half of the projects require the crafter to print a pattern/template from PDFs on a CD (included); therefore, access to a computer with a CD drive, a printer, and the free, downloadable Adobe Acrobat software are required.) I don't recall an over-the-top, un-doable project in the lot; the only sections that even approach are upholstery and window shades, yet the instructions there also seem manageable. Every project is illustrated in finished form; many also feature illustrations alongside the step-by-step instructions. I challenge anyone -- beginner, experienced, even an "armchair" crafter -- to look through this book without taking on a project :)

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts is, as the subtitle says, basic techniques. 88 pages are devoted to technique--with lots of photographs. The rest of the book is projects. I think there is room for a lot more techniques. For instance, there is a handful of pages on quilting--even learning the basics of quilting lends itself to far more information. The advance copy has photos in black and white (saving the publishers a fortune) but it makes the book difficult to review, as b&w in this application is basically worthless. Overall, not overly impressed.

Let me start by saying I am reviewing a black and white copy without the CD. This is important because I have the Martha Stewar's Encyclopedia of Crafts and color is very important. Just like the magazine,the presentation is a large part of why you want the book. You really can't get the full impact without color. Without the color and CD what am I reviewing? What I can see from the black and white version. So what do you get? What you will get is a beautiful bound copy of sewing information that is readily available on her website and in many cases in her magazines. But here is the selling point, you get all in one place, in an easy to browse and use format. Everything is here - from the directions, tools to use to additional techniques and suppliers. So the second positive is you can recycle all those magazines you have laying around gathering dust because there is one project in each magazine you know you will get to one day. You can also stop searching the web for that project you remember from some show you saw long ago on cat play toys. It's all here in the book. To me, that alone might be the best reason to buy it. Let me warn you this is more a crafter's book than a sewing book. It is not for the serious sewer who want to turn out Chanel inspired garments and probably a little boring for the experienced sewer. So why should you buy it? It depends on what you are looking for. I found the Encyclopedia of Crafts a great way to plan projects with my granddaughters who loved looking the book at all the different projects. I'm planning to use the sewing book the same way. Seeing two little heads going throught a book and planning projects to do with Grandma, priceless.

I thought to myself "Hey it's Martha Stewart" and since I love sewing and fabric crafts I wanted to grab this book Unfortunately this would have helped more when I was a youngster. Most of the things in the book liked baby bibs pot holders curtains pin cushions handkerchiefs and quilts i can make without a pattern It does say "basic techniques for sewing, applique", etc, and this is just what it is

Please note that this review was from an uncorrected proof copy of the book with all illustrations in black and white (I assume that they are in color in the final copy). No CD came with the book, but is scheduled to be distributed with the final copy also. From what I could tell, the CD should have all the patterns needed for the projects in the book in full size so you will have no need to resize patterns. Please note also that I am not a Martha Stewart fan. I am a fan of needlework and sewing books though, having many shelves full of them that I have read and studied, so I wanted to see what this book was about. The first thing I noticed with this book is the descriptions of different fabrics. If this is supposed to be an encyclopedia, then it should have encyclopedic details. Cottons, silks, linens and wools were mentioned and then a few other fabrics such as oilcloth, polar fleece, felt, ultrasuede, and leather. That is it. No polyesters, no rayons, no blends, no nylons, not even the newest `natural fabrics' such as bamboo were mentioned. Huge quantities of fabrics were completely ignored. Or am I misunderstanding what this book is about? As I continued through the book, I felt like many of the sections had been written by people who had researched the topics but had no real experience in sewing or making crafts. Minimal descriptions of many items and minimal illustrations of techniques. Sewing is a very visual thing to learn and written descriptions of how to make a particular type hem is of no value to a new crafter especially in this day and age of easily produced illustrations and photos. As an illustration of minimal instruction in various techniques, I couldn't find any instructions on using sewing patterns to make a garment. Not even the basics of how to look at the back of pattern envelope to figure out fabric yardage, or how to lay out and cut a pattern much less sew the garment. As the project section does contain a few clothing projects, I can only assume that teaching someone to sew from a pattern is either too elementary for this book or was too sophisticated. Whatever the reason if you are looking to this book to help you learn to sew garments, it isn't going to happen. Only the most basics of techniques are explained. Two pages are given over to how to make a patchwork quilt (including pictures) and the quilter in me shudders as there is so much more involved in making a quilt than 6 quick steps. One of the steps included using disappearing ink to mark out the quilt pieces and then using a rotary cutter and mat to cut them out. I wonder who thought up that extra step. One of the great aspects of a rotary cutter and quilting ruler is the ease of cutting accurate pieces with NO marking. I saw this often in the book, the adding of an extra yet unneeded step, while leaving out essentials. The actual basic techniques took barely 80 pages and then on to the projects. Some were cute, some became redundant, some apparently are repeats of projects that have been shown in her magazine (as I found while glancing through an old issue a day or so after reading this book). So yes there is some inspiration, but if you are one of her magazine subscribers, I don't know how much of the content of the book will be new. I know I hate to buy a craft book only to find out all the projects were already in my favorite craft magazine and nothing is new to me. My suggestion is that is you want to learn garment sewing buy a sewing instruction book put out by one of the major pattern manufacturers. If you want to learn embroidery, appliqué, quilting, etc. get a basic book on those techniques. If you want inspiring projects, look for more detailed books in an area that interests you or subscribe to a magazine that will give you a years worth of inspiration. If you want an all round sewing encyclopedia, there are much better ones out there that will be a good reference for you. If you love Martha Stewart and all her ideas, then certainly you will want to buy this book. Most likely the best thing that this book comes with is the CD of designs as they might include some practical patterns that you can use in your crafting. Personally I can't see ever pulling this book off the shelf again as a reference or for inspiration.

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A really fun pack of stickers for adults too! We decorated the garage with them. Super good quality and very nice looking.

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Very pleased with my purchase. The holster works perfectly and the finish is a nice carbon fiber. Came with both the belt and paddle platforms. The shipping was super fast. It's great when you buy something and you get exactly what you expected.

My Sig226 slips in and out of this very well. You can move knowing that your sidearm is staying put.

This is one Good-Looking holster and it fits like a glove. The lock is also intuitive and easy to use. Another perfect product from Blackhawk.

Very pleased with this holster. Comes with paddle and belt attachments. Secures weapon better than most others I have tried. Lightweight but strong I would recommend it to any one

Just the best holster for a Glock carrying user. Serpa lock system is quick and secure. Doesn't feel like a huge pile of plastic on your hip. Matches the polymer frame of a Glock. Very smooth to holster or remove. Quality plastic used in its design. Doesn't mar the finish. Recommended.