I didn't go with the "Cadilac" version of the Binding Buddy. I bought the flower shaped pool noodle at my dollar store and cut off a 8 inch section with a serrated knife. I put an extra long shoelace through the hole and knotted it. Works great! I am making an extra one to store all my left-over binding pieces on and hanging it in my fabric closet. I'll have binding tidy and ready to use for small projects.