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by maryjo 25 Mar 2008 ( edited Oct 04'09 22:12 )
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DH finally installed my stabilizer rack. It's so neat, works like a charm. It's on the wall behind my cutting table so I can just roll off what I want and cut it right there. Then roll excess back up. This is a design I came up with a couple weeks ago. When I finally bugged him enough it took him about an hour to make it and install it. I am stitching out some of the FSL Nativity right now. I will post when they're done.

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by ruthie 25 Mar 2008
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Oh, it's so good to be organised, isn't it? Well done, and well done to your DH. Hugs and a flower sweetie.
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by shirlener88 25 Mar 2008
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maryjo, how wonderful - you will always be able to find your roll of stabilizer - won't you? Hehehe! You have a very handy husband - does he work for food? Hehehe! *4U
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by shirlener88 25 Mar 2008
Looking forward to seeing the FSL Nativity - when it is complete.
by maryjo 25 Mar 2008
I have stitched out several of the Nativity figures. They're not quite dry yet. Will post when I get home from sitting the triplets.
by shirlener88 26 Mar 2008
They turned out beautiful, too! Did you know - that if you place your fsl between two layers of towel and get out most of the moisture - you can dry with a hair dryer to almost dry - then you get to see your project complete - faster?
by shirlener88 26 Mar 2008
And by the way - where did you get those long roles of stabilizer?
by maryjo 27 Mar 2008
The long roll(36") is a roll of the infamous soil seperator from Lowes. I use it a lot. Very lt. weight like organza. But about $24. for 300 ft, x 36". Just dont put a hot iron directly on it. It's poly and it will melt.
by shirlener88 26 May 2008
Hmmmmm - that is different and unique.
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by sandralochran 25 Mar 2008
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What a great ideal
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by raels011 25 Mar 2008
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this is great Hope you don't mind if I copy it * 4 U
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by maryjo 25 Mar 2008
Please do copy!! That's the reason for posting these things, to make life easier and less expensive for our fellow addicts! There are a million ways you could do this. Paper towel racks on the wall come to mind. I needed the width for that 36" roll.
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by tanuja 25 Mar 2008
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great rack, how handy.
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by clawton 25 Mar 2008
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That's a great idea!
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by wendymcdoug 25 Mar 2008
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That is a great idea thanks for sharing that
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by mad14kt 25 Mar 2008
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Hey ask your DH can I put my order in...LOL GREAT job ;)
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by maryjo 25 Mar 2008
Actually it's my design. I just have to get him to make them because I'm not allowed to use his tools. Like he's not allowed to use my machines. He spent this morning making some single brackets to see if it was cost effective to try and sell them.
by mad14kt 25 Mar 2008
Hats off to YOU for a GREAT design. Yes, we must leave each others tools alone...LOL Thanks again ;)
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by kttyhwk4 25 Mar 2008
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What a neat and crafty idea. Need to make and sell to all your CuteEmbroidery friend. A flower for you.
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by nglover1 25 Mar 2008
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This is such a GOOD idea. Thanks for sharinf with us. A flower for you .
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by dlonnahawkins 25 Mar 2008
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Great idea - wish I had the wall space - i have windows on 3 sides, but at least that makes for a sunny light room in which to sew.
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by izzy 25 Mar 2008
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Cool, what a good idea.
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by jrob 25 Mar 2008
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super design and idea!
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by nonna57 26 Mar 2008
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Guess what my DH will be making this w/end. Love this idea. Clears up cupboard space for MORE fabric, etc.:)
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by joaniessw 26 Mar 2008
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Now if only I had that much stabilizer :D gr8 of your hubby to do that for you. Looks very nice, handy and tidy. *4U n ur DH
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by auntbaba 26 May 2008
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That's wonderful. Everything stays neat and is plain view! Bravo to DH!
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by pafhen 26 May 2008
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wow you have a nice set up here
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by sufferingsonje 26 May 2008
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So neat and compact. You had a very good idea. I Dont have space to do that yet but will do it. Nice to ahve a Hubby who is so handy. If you start using his tools he wont do things like that for you. You will be told get your own tools & make it yourself. Lol *4u
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by mpo14011 26 May 2008
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How on earth did you manage to get him to put it up so quick.My husband works on a 10year plan.If I want something like this done I have to wait 10 years,if I'm lucky!!!!He is the original"GONNA"!
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by mops 26 May 2008
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Very nice rack you've got there. I'll show my husband, after he's done the garden, and cleared out the garage, and the greenhouse, and painted the window frames ;-)
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by ezzemml 26 May 2008
Hey isn't it the rack first.
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by ezzemml 26 May 2008
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Lucky you first for having such a rack and second for having a DH to do it for you. it'''''''''''''''''''''''''s a beauty
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by workbecky 29 May 2008
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I love this. My stablizer is never handy. I will show my husband. He is quite handy with tools. a *4U
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by lbrow 29 May 2008
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Now if I could just get my DH n the mood, (to make me a rack that is,) This is a beautiful job, & you can b so organized *4U
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by dollygk 04 Oct 2009
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Really nice work by your DH, dosen't the stabelizer dry out this way?
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by maryjo 04 Oct 2009
I have never had a problem with them drying out. Also since this picture was posted I have added another rack above this one with just a single pole. I ran out of room.
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by designgirl 04 Oct 2009
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What a great idea. I am going to show my DH and get him busy making me one.
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by lcoste 04 Oct 2009
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Very nice. Is the soil separator like the roll of stuff for weed control? I don't know what its called but I think it was black.
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by maryjo 05 Oct 2009
Not sure but this stuff does come in black as well as white.
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by waterlily 04 Oct 2009
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What a great idea!
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by oaro 04 Oct 2009
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What neat idea if you have the vall space
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by free3wil 04 Oct 2009
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What a great idea! I wish I had room in my tiny computer/sewing room for something like this! I am sure it will come in soooo handy, and appears DH comes in pretty handy too! Congratulations!
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by maryjo 05 Oct 2009
I also have a computer/sewing room. It is 11x13 and has in it a 5ft wide oak rolltop desk my 6x3ft cutting table also homemade, 3 sewing/embroidery machines,a serger, a file cabinet and my ironing board. My mantra is "need space..go up" Which is really cute 'cause I'm just under 5ft tall and I need one of those grabber things to reach half my stuff.
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by stickmuster 04 Oct 2009
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very handy and space saving
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by maryjo 05 Oct 2009
Luckily I had the blank wall. 2 other walls are covered with pegboard and thread racks also home made.
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by maryanns66 04 Oct 2009
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Very nice design. Do you sell these?
What is the soil control used for? I've never heard of it used as a stabilizer. Can anyone help?
Thank you for sharing your project. *4U
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by bkd147 04 Oct 2009
I too am waiting on what is the soil control used for and how and what else can you use it for
by maryjo 05 Oct 2009
Actually we did sell 2 sets of the wall brackets back when I originally posted this picture. Go to www.carriff.com. That is the home site for the soil seperator. You will see that they actually sell it as an embroidery stabilizer on their site. Look under products.