Idea for binding
 

I always seem to have issues with my chair rolling over my binding when I'm sewing it on a quilt so I decided to try something different. I purchased a toilet tissue holder from Ikea and mounted it under the platform my machine sits on. I have a 3M command hook that holds it up and out of the way when it's not in use and just lower it when I'm ready to sew my bindings on. It works great! Wish I would have thought of it a long time ago.

I drop my binding into a clean and empty trash can when I'm pressing it. Then when I attach the binding I just pull from the end sticking up and out. Makes it very convenient for me.

I just fold it up and it stays in my lap. If it works for you, that is what counts.

Great idea, and nice set up you have~

great tip, thanks for sharing

I use a basket..... I love baskets, have no idea what I would do without them .

As my sewing room is in the basement with open rafters I attached my TP holder to the rafter above my ironing board. I make up all my bindings when I make the quilt top so I don't forget later plus its ready when I need it. I roll mine onto an empty TP cardboard roller, squish it a little so its no longer round then hook it to one of my pegboard hooks till I need it. By squishing it, it keeps the roller from unwinding all at once on me. Sometimes I have to put a straight pin to hold it from unrolling but the squishing seems to help some. It keeps it off the floor and me tripping over it.

What brilliant ideas. Mine sits on my lap.

I wind mine on an empty paper towel cardboard roll, put it on a paper towel holder and set it on the floor by my right foot. It pulls off as I sew and does not get on the floor, works great.

Great ideas here, both the original poster and the subsequent ones.

I roll mine onto a TP roll, thread a strip of fabric/selvage thru it to make a necklace and hang it around my neck when I sew.

yep, baskets for everything!

what a cool idea... I'm glad you found something that works for you. Maybe you could post a photo next time you have a binding loaded and a quilt on your machine... I'm a visual person. LOL

Mine goes into an empty clean Folgers coffee can that I can sit on my lap or the floor. Makes it convenient when I have to suddenly get up and answer the phone or door.

Interesting solutions. I really like the idea of making the binding with the quilt top (and storing it on a TP roll). I hate searching for the matching fabric to make the binding when I finally find the time to finish the quilt.

I use a Tupperware square container, drop my binding in and feed it through a rectangle slice I had cut in the lid, works great.

I like the Tupperware idea, but would not like to cut into my lid. I use an ice cream pail but any container would work to hold it.
I told my students to "Wear it." I threw it over their shoulder so that it slides off as it is used. Sometimes I wear mine and Jan wears hers too, but on a TP roll as a necklace.

wow great I'm thinking a free standing toilet paper holder would work too, thanks so much

Thanks for the ideas! I usually end up rolling over the binding with my chair, so I will definitely try one of these ideas!

I wear binding on my right arm, it feeds nicely and no tangles.
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Great idea! I started using Wonder Clips to hold all the binding strip around the quilt before I sew it on. No strip to worry with.

This is what I do too. Love those Wonder clips.

I cut a slit in the top of a hinged cardboard shoe box, roll the binding on a paper towel tube and feed the end through the slit. The box sits at my feet. Works great and doesn't twist or get caught on anything as it feeds out.

Love your table! Could you share the brand?

I'm not KSDOT, but I see that you asked a couple of days ago so maybe I can give some information to your question

It appears to be the same as mine, which is Horn Brand. I've had mine since mid-late 90's with the air lift, which allows you to lift and lower the sewing machine. Mine is a quilter's dream which has a drop leaf table on the backside. I also purchased a Horn set of drawers that holds threads. The Horn cabinets in my experience are extremely well made.

I asked the sewing center that handled this brand to let me know when they were going to sell their floor models and was able to purchase the 'in perfect condition' cabinets at a significant discount.

I'm with, Misty's Mom, ArlaJo & DebraK about using a basket at my feet for bindings. After ironing in half I let the Binding fall into the basket in layering piles. The Binding comes right up to my machine without twists or tangles. I have a little plastic basket I use. Works like a charm.😁

Thanks for answering the question about the brand. I've been away from my computer and hadn't logged in for awhile. That is the model I have and really love it.