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Relax With Your Favorite Hobby or Craft Project

December 17, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Not long ago I read an article about the health benefits associated with having a hobby – something that helps take your mind from the everyday stresses of life and allows for relaxation and fun.  So, I decided to rekindle one of my childhood obsessions and attempt to re-learn crochet and the art of the granny square.  With the help of YouTube and some great blog sites, I was cranking out the squares in no time.  The simple rhythm of the stitches is hypnotic and it truly does bring a sense of calm and relaxation (unless the cat decides to grab the skein of yarn and run around the house).

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Filed Under: Needlecraft Tagged With: Craft, Crochet, Embroidery, Hand Tools, Hobby, Knitting, Model Hobby Tools, needlecraft, needlework, Scissors, Sewing, Xuron Tools, Yarn

Show Review – iHobby Expo 2012

October 23, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

The new venue (Cleveland’s I-X Center) gets a big thumbs up.  There was plenty of space for exhibitors as well as the local IPMS club’s model contest, multiple demonstration areas, the make and take area, and ample seating near the food concessions.
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Filed Under: Consumer Products Tagged With: Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Pliers, Radio Control, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter, Wire Cutters

iHobby Expo 2012 – it’s that time of year again!

September 10, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

It’s hard to wrap my brain around the fact that in 4 weeks I’ll be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for the iHobby Expo.
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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Radio Control, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Plastic Kits, Radio Control, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter, Trade Show

TK 2100 Modeler’s Took Kit is Updated

March 27, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Customer feedback can, and does, have an impact on product design and this sometimes means we need to make changes based on what you are telling us.

As of April 1, 2012, our Modeler’s Took Kit (p/n TK2100) will contain our Model 440 High Precision Scissors in place of the Model SS-6 Utility Scissors.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Cutters, Model Hobby Tools, Pliers

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