Unicorn Scissors Review

I've been the lucky recipient of these fabulous unicorn scissors, sent to me by Darn Good Yarn to review.  Aren't they fantastical looking?  

Disclaimer:  These scissors were given to me by Darn Good Yarn at no cost to me.

I was curious to see how well they performed.  Sometimes pretty things are great to look at, but not so great to use.  I was very happy with the comfort of these scissors and the sharpness of the blade.  

I've been using them for everything for the last month or so.  I used them to make new masks for my kids going back to school.  No problem cutting elastic and snipping errant threads.

I wound bobbins and snipped the thread with the rainbow unicorn horn.

I snipped quilting threads while working on my April Island Batik Ambassador project.  

I snipped my hand sewing thread while appliqueing this Mariner's Compass block to a beautiful green background.  And lastly, these scissors have found a permanent home in my English Paper Piecing hexie kit. I don't have a photo, but they fit perfectly inside the pink Hello Kitty tin that I use for my EPP supplies.  Yay for Unicorns!

 

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Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 01/15/2021

                                               McCall's M5071 Pleated Valance Pattern

McCall's M5071 Pleated Valance Pattern.

Adorn your home with fun to sew window treatments in a variety of styles.

Picture your home decorated with these beautiful handcrafted items. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your home.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2006.

                                             Simplicity 1788 Patchwork Pillows Pattern

Simplicity 1788 Patchwork Pillows Pattern.

Adorn your home with fun to sew pillows in a variety of styles.

Picture your home decorated with these beautiful handcrafted items. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your home.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2012.

Lavender Rose Lilac Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Lavender Rose Lilac Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large scale roses and lilacs over a lavender background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Blue Quilters Candy Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Blue Quilters Candy Quilt Fabric, by Connecting Threads. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features playful white dots over a blue background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Victorian Wheeling Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Victorian Wheeling Quilt Fabric, by Jennifer Sampou, for P and B Textiles. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features fanciful swirls with a border on one edge. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Pink Spectrum Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Pink Spectrum Quilt Fabric, by V and Co, for Moda. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features sewing and cutting terms and small hearts. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Purple Clamshell Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Purple Clamshell Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features a purple and pink clamshell pattern. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Cheddar Floral Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Cheddar Floral Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features small pink and red flowers over a cheddar background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Blue White Dot Swirl Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Blue White Dot Swirl Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large scale white dot swirls over a blue background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Large Flowers Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Large Flowers Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large scale colorful flowers on a white background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Purple Garland Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Purple Garland Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features black and white star, dot, and striped garlands and pinkish spots over a purple background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Purple Roses Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Purple Roses Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large purple roses on a purple background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Purple Triangle Square Nancy Crow Fat Quarter

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Purple Triangle Square Nancy Crow Quilt Fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large purple quarter square triangles in an on point pattern. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

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New items added weekly!

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Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of December 12, 2020

                                             Butterick 6869 Closet Accessories Pattern

Adorn your closet with fun to sew projects. This pattern includes Storage Bags, Gown Bag, Dress Bag, Suit Bag, Handbag Organizer, Shoe Bag, Suit Cover, Umbrella Holder, and Hanger Cover.

Picture your closet wearing these beautiful handcrafted items. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your home.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 1993.

Simplicity 5315 Bedroom Accessories Pattern

Simplicity 5315 Bedroom Accessories home decorating pattern.

Adorn your bedroom with fun to sew projects. This pattern includes Canopy, Duvet Cover, Dust Ruffle, Shams, Throw Pillows, Valance, Side Panels , and Tiebacks.

Picture your bedroom wearing these beautiful handcrafted items. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your home.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2003.

McCall's 4725 Table Skirts and Toppers Pattern

 McCall's 4725 Table Skirts and Toppers home decorating pattern.

Adorn your kitchen with fun to sew projects. This pattern includes patterns to make a variety of table skirts and toppers.

Picture your dining room wearing these beautiful handcrafted items. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your indoor or outdoor entertaining space.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 1989.

                                      Simplicity 5530 Table Top and Chair Pad Pattern

Simplicity 5530 Home Decorating pattern. Table Top Accessories and Chair Pad.

Adorn your kitchen with fun to sew projects. This pattern includes patterns to make table runners, placemats, and table cloths in a variety of views, plus a chair pad.

Picture your dining room wearing these beautiful handcrafted items.. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your indoor or outdoor entertaining space.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2003.

                                        McCall's 4278 Patio Essentials Pattern

McCall's Crafts 4278 Patio Essentials and Kitchen Decor pattern.

Adorn your kitchen with fun to sew projects. This pattern includes patterns to make a patio package, chef's apron, chef's hat, oven mitt, pot holder, placemats, napkin rings, table cloths, napkin, flower pot covers, folding chair covers, picnic bench cushion, and a chaise lounge pad.

Picture your patio wearing these beautiful handcrafted items.. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit your indoor or outdoor entertaining space.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition.

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New items added weekly!

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Jennifer Thomas

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White Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine

 I know I have too many sewing machines, but....who could resist this cute White Singer Featherweight 221?  It arrived in this lovely green and white case.  My husband found this machine at a local thrift shop for only $10.00!  Unbelievable.

 As you can see, it's in beautiful condition.  No scratches or paint chips.  This machine was manufactured in the UK in the late 1960's.  It's fairly rare as only a small number were made.  

 There are a few differences between the white featherweight and the black featherweights.  The end piece on the white featherweight is, as you can see, white.  It does not have the fancy scroll work or the vertical lines featured on the black models.

 The fold up part of the bed is a bit shorter than on the black models.  It also features a matching white motor with the Singer logo (so stylish!), and an internal belt.

 The cords for the plug and foot petal are integrated into the machine, rather than as a separate plug in unit.

 It has a clam shell style foot petal.  

 Aerial view of the White 221.

 Another difference is the masonite board on the bottom of the machine, rather than a metal drip pan.

 Here, you can see the logo on the front of the machine.  It is a decal, instead of a metal plate.  The black knob on the right is the light switch, and the backwards metal S is the bobbin tension.  All these features are different from the black featherweights.  It's interesting to see the changes implemented through the years of featherweight production.

All in all, this machine is in beautiful condition, and sews nicely.  It's highly coveted among vintage sewing machine and featherweight collectors, and I'm sure I'll enjoy sewing my next project with this machine.

Be creative ~ Sew something beautiful today.

Jennifer Thomas

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