Monday, May 12, 2014

Favorite Product

I am currently working on binding a t-shirt quilt.  It made me think of one of my favorite quilting products.  The Simplicity Bias Tape Maker!





I was introduced to this snazzy little tool about a year ago.  Before this I had always bought bias tape, so my choices were limited.  While looking through Pinterest (I think I'm addicted to Pinterest...) I saw that there were tutorials on how to make your own bias tape.  I began researching and stumbled across this.  I knew I had to have it.  After a few hints, my wonderful husband finally "surprised" me with it.  :)  He's amazing!

As the box says, it really is as "easy as 1-2-3!"  My Mama Jean makes her own bias tape (actually, she made the bias tape for my very first quilt), but she folds it and irons it by hand...I just know I would have about 10 burned fingers. This is so easy, and your bias tape is finished in a matter of minutes.  I have used it on every quilt since I got this and absolutely love it.  The machine comes with a 1" nozzle, but you can purchase other nozzles for around $8.  Right now I have the 1" and the 1.25".  These have been perfect for my quilts.  For me,  being able to add this fun bias tape to my quilts makes a huge difference.  I feel like I have more control over the fabric and can be sure that everything matches perfectly.  No more getting stuck with boring, solid colors.

I hope you enjoyed this, and as always I would love to hear what you think.  Have you used this product?  What are your favorite quilting products?

Have a great night!

Abby 



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