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January 31, 2009

Love



It was barely what you would call love at first sight. In fact the relationship was a little rocky to start with. Were we even on speaking terms?

Perhaps back then we simply didn't understand one another. You seemed complicated and unforgiving. I treated you with some contempt. Progress was stilted.

But now we are a team. Others could see it long before me. They said we were meant to be together. That it would be a natural progression.

At first I scoffed. It could never work, I told myself. Yet here I am: finding I just couldn't be without you. It all seems so simple. Now.

Maybe I am biased.

My favourite gadget - a bias tape maker - and 10 metres of 25mm/1" bias binding created from Robert Kaufman's "Cute To Boot" cotton print.

11 comments:

  1. lol very well written! Love the results in above picture, beaut!

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  2. Watch out, it becomes addictive! I still burn my fingers, though. Beautiful fabric, too. I'm making some to make your shower cap!

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  3. Ah-HA!!.... I see you're ONE OF US now!!! Life will never be the same once you've been bitten by the bias tape maker bug....

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  4. I am still not on speaking terms with mine....I just can't "get" it.

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  5. I still have mixed results with mine - yours looks lovely!

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  6. I bought one of your beloved gadgets about 3 months ago and am still a little intimidated. Bias tape and I have some issues anyway. Lookin forward to what you will do with this pretty piece.

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  7. Never heard of this tool! Must ask around.

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  8. Perfect for use with the adjustible binding foot you're thinking about getting. And as for the bias tape makers - a definite can't live without!

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  9. I thought it was an awesome gadget and I'm not even into sewing!!!
    the love hearts look gorgeous, perfect apron strings maybe??

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  10. Someday soon, my bias tape makes and I will be reunited!! I have some GORGEOUS ones (including one for making two inch wide tape) back in Hawaii, and I MISS them! :wah:

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  11. HI,
    Nice blog.. Really like to appreciate the writer of this blog. I like his way of writing the blog..

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