I use spring clips and fasten the pattern directly to my work a lot of the time so that it is always right in from of me. But with the ability to convert most patterns into a PDF i also use an ipad when I can supersize the design so I don't have to strain as much to see the pattern I am working on.
You can use needle minders to hold your pattern on your project (if on a frame) or even just on some stiff card. I have one of the old magnetic boards, and strip magnets. They were great. You can buy magnetic strips on a roll (3m) on amazon.
I recently purchased a 12-inch square magnetic board and 4-heavy duty circular magnets to hold the pattern area I am working on. To follow my stitches I use magnetic stripes and a highlighter. The circular magnets double as a needle minder.
Like Red1....... I also use a Loran board , but my friend uses a metal rectangle food tray with magnets on to hold the paper chart, and props it up with cushions.
I have the loran board somewhere in my stash. I think they are great to hold your chart in place; mine came with the magnetic magnifier. Which in my opinion is a pain because you have to keep moving it to colour in what you have done on the chart. :( But the board is great! :)
I use a magnetic board - not a Loran one but the same thing. I use magnetic strips to mark where I am which means I can colour in where I've embroidered without moving the strip.
Have you thought about making one? I bought a piece of sheet metal in a home improvements centre. Its the width of two sheets of paper side by side and as tall. I painted it, added strip magnets I found in a crafts store and put it on my table top easel and use the magnets to keep my place.
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Post time: 2012-8-27 21:06
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