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    Old 06-20-2013, 02:15 PM
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    Very clever idea ... I'm going to try it with my next binding. Not sure why folding is better than rolling, but can't wait to see. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 06-20-2013, 02:30 PM
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    [QUOTE=EasyPeezy;6133620]This all started when DH and I were watching a video of a fire. DH was commenting how
    the firefighters had their hose rolled when it should have been folded. He even gave me5
    a demo how it's more efficient to fold the hose, etc. That evening I was putting my binding
    on and thought...why don't I try to fold my binding like the firefighters and see. Well, it worked
    so well I told DH about it and he said he could make me a tool to hold my binding. So here it is.
    I glued a piece of felt at the bottom just because. Hope some of you try this method and
    let me know what you think. No more rolling for me.

    What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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    Old 06-20-2013, 02:31 PM
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    Thanks. The difference between folding and rolling is that when you roll you always
    have to yank it as it gets stuck sometimes. When you fold it just unfolds smoothly
    without pulling. I just finished putting my binding and I'm very happy how it unfolded
    without any snag.
    To the poster who asked about the napkin holder...it will probably work if the width
    is same as your binding. Try it and let us know.
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    Old 06-20-2013, 03:08 PM
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    great idea. than ks for sharing
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    Old 06-20-2013, 03:25 PM
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    this is a great idea
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    Old 06-20-2013, 03:36 PM
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    I fold like this then put all in a sandwich sized Ziploc bag with just a small amount of the zipper open. I drop it on the floor and unfold my binding as I sew. Keeps everything in place and works great. Your DH is very wise
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    Old 06-20-2013, 03:42 PM
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    Clever thinking! Going to start looking for something with similar shape
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    Old 06-20-2013, 05:18 PM
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    It must be nice to have such an intelligent husband! Kudos!
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    Old 06-20-2013, 05:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by tessagin
    great idea. Husbands can be so handy!
    As my mama used to say..."as handy as a pocket on a shirt". haha
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    Old 06-20-2013, 05:32 PM
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    Great idea. The method I use usually ends up with it wrapped around me and the chair. As Lacey said; have to find something that shape.
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