I'd read and heard a LOT about CinDwood looms over the years but hadn't used one. I mean, how different could it REALLY be?? Well, it's a LOT different and has become my favorite loom of all time! It's just so well made, the items that came with the loom (a booklet, a loom tool, etc) were such a pleasant surprise! Combine this wonderful loom with the patterns (and videos) from Laurie Schue and you can't help but create something wonderful!