I use copy of original chart and soft pencil or highlighter (yellow or green).				
			
		almost thereLOL				
			
		i used to not grid my fabric but then i just started to do it now.i just stare at the original chart and start stitiching haha.i dont make a copy of the chart and mark off at all.ive messed up mayb like 3 times so far with the new one im doing.i used to mark a copy of the chart but then i notice that i started to mark off more than what i thought i did then in the end ruining the whole chart ;/i use the blue water erasable fabric making pen though :) l0ve it so far!				
			
		Some great ideas from everyone.. Thanks				
			
		I use a post it note, I place it under the line Im working on, with an arrow pointed to which square.If there is anything else I want to remember I write it on there as well.I used to have a magnetic board with a magnetic ruler to hold the pattern on....where the heck did I put that?				
			
		I love all these suggestions. Im working on a big chart right now and Im going to try and use a color pencil to cross off my stitches. 
This is the biggest design Ive done and Im a bit scared Im going to have to undo quite a big section. 				
			
		Make a copy to work with.				
			
		I find it too much trouble to keep picking up the pen and putting down my needle!				
			
		great different ideas				
			
		 Edited by selvie at 2012-4-6 08:39 
I also use marker to highlight my project to know where I am, and use a sticky note the know the recent area, as I sometime leave my projects for quite long hi hi, and also forgetful, but of course after make copy of the original pattern :)