…poke his eyes out! Apologies for old joke there. My friend Angela has made some stunning Roman blinds this summer, and I am very impressed by them.
Since we got Cornerstones 4 years ago, I have not been 100% happy with the bathroom blind. It is a simple roller blind – but horribly faded. However it did the job, and was not high on the list for replacement. This summer all household spending has been directed towards the summerhouse.
Then I thought “The mechanism is fine, I just need to replace the fabric. If I know how much is needed I can perhaps find some in the Stash at home, or in a sale” So Saturday afternoon, I asked Bob to help me measure the blind. As we unrolled it, we discovered it was twice as long as the window, and 50% of the fabric has always been ‘on the roller’ and therefore is not faded.
Bob took the blind down, I cut it, and re-hemmed it on the machine, and now I have an unfaded blind [I still want to change it for a blue one, but that can wait a bit longer]
A significant difference in colour, you will agree!
What a nice surprise! Jx
ReplyDeleteMuch better!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Good for you! And ... you're forgiven for the joke. Haha!! Over on this side of the pond, it was a l m o s t too early for that!
ReplyDeleteWhat about these:
ReplyDeletehow do you make a swiss cross? - put an ice cube down his back
how do you make a swiss roll? - push him down a hill!!
And I didn't know what a roman blind was until Angela put one up!!! x
And you have to admit, A's Roman Blinds are quite stunning to behold. Thank you [I think] for the jokes!
DeletePerfect Angela! Why do they make blinds so long in the first place?
ReplyDeleteWhat a stroke of luck! Always pays to investigate doesn't it?
ReplyDeletex x
Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess, I laughed at all the jokes.