Reviews By sewing fan : Date March 18, 2012
Wonderful idea, doesn't work even on glass. The first machine I tried to stick it on had sort of a texture to it and the suction let go very quickly. I have other machines that have slick surfaces. I cleaned all the surfaces, the pin place suction cup with alcohol to remove all grease and fingerprints, the suction cup released itself and dropped onto the table in less than one minute. I even tried to stick it to a mirror and to window glass - no luck.
Reviews By S. Sauer : Date December 3, 2011
I was really looking forward to having my scissors right on my machine. The magnet is really strong and holds the scissors wonderfully. But when I tried to stick it to my sewing machine it feel off within 10 seconds. I tried it in different spots on the machine to see if it was user error, but it will not stick to anywhere on my machine. I don't know if it's just my machine. I will keep it to help pick up stray pins because there is nothing wrong with the magnet at all. Love the concept but wish it would work how it is supposed to.
Reviews By Marcia R, Marple : Date February 4, 2013
Cannot get this magnet to stay attached to either of my sewing machines. It is a great idea but not functional.
Reviews By Peggy : Date September 19, 2013
I just came back from my local quilt shop with my second one of these and was going to post about this marvelous tool on my quilters forum. I can't believe the 4 previous reviews. My experience is totally opposite. I did have one problem getting it to stick and then I added one drop of olive oil and wiped it off and it stuck very well from then on. The first one stuck with just a drop of water. You really have to get in there and push until you see the suction take hold. But I love these things. I have one on each side of my sewing machine (Janome) and put pins on the left and my small scissors on the right. As I sew along and take the pins out I put them up and out of the way on the magnet and don't have to think about my pin cushion getting in the way of the quilt. The scissors stays right up top and out of the way where it is always handy to clip threads. I think the key is to really push in until you see the suction taking hold. BUT it also comes with a little clear stick pad if you can't master the push. If you put in a little effort this tool will reward you richly. These make a great little thank you gift for a quilter friend or a stocking stuffer as that time comes around.
Reviews By Susanne Keller : Date September 8, 2013
It worked so well I forgot I even had it. After chasing my foot pedal all over my laminate flooring it is wonderful to not even have to think about my foot pedal.
Reviews By sewing fan : Date March 18, 2012
Wonderful idea, doesn't work even on glass. The first machine I tried to stick it on had sort of a texture to it and the suction let go very quickly. I have other machines that have slick surfaces. I cleaned all the surfaces, the pin place suction cup with alcohol to remove all grease and fingerprints, the suction cup released itself and dropped onto the table in less than one minute. I even tried to stick it to a mirror and to window glass - no luck.
Reviews By S. Sauer : Date December 3, 2011
I was really looking forward to having my scissors right on my machine. The magnet is really strong and holds the scissors wonderfully. But when I tried to stick it to my sewing machine it feel off within 10 seconds. I tried it in different spots on the machine to see if it was user error, but it will not stick to anywhere on my machine. I don't know if it's just my machine. I will keep it to help pick up stray pins because there is nothing wrong with the magnet at all. Love the concept but wish it would work how it is supposed to.
Reviews By Marcia R, Marple : Date February 4, 2013
Cannot get this magnet to stay attached to either of my sewing machines. It is a great idea but not functional.
Reviews By Peggy : Date September 19, 2013
I just came back from my local quilt shop with my second one of these and was going to post about this marvelous tool on my quilters forum. I can't believe the 4 previous reviews. My experience is totally opposite. I did have one problem getting it to stick and then I added one drop of olive oil and wiped it off and it stuck very well from then on. The first one stuck with just a drop of water. You really have to get in there and push until you see the suction take hold. But I love these things. I have one on each side of my sewing machine (Janome) and put pins on the left and my small scissors on the right. As I sew along and take the pins out I put them up and out of the way on the magnet and don't have to think about my pin cushion getting in the way of the quilt.
