Prop-It Portable Magnetic Needlework Chart Holder

I don't know how I ever got along without this! For years I've just been propping up my patterns in whatever way I could....and always have to stop stitching when it slides down to the floor. I was so desperate that I was even looking for some type of a clipboard, but then OverStock brought this item to my attention as a suggestion. (Thank You OverStock) The magnets are great because I can mark my postion with them so I don't lose my place on longer rows or lets me mark my place where I stopped for the day without marking up the pages. The magnetic page holder can be used horizontal or vertical. It's easy to set up and easy to store.....it's perfect!!!

I thought the product would be slightly different. It doesn't pop up to resemble the picture they show. The picture shows a 45 degree slant so that the chart sits to an almost perfect degree for sighting. However, if you set up the product to look identical to the sample shown, the slant will be about 80 degrees which is too high for me since I need it within an arm's length. Since the back is made to collapse for storage, if the back isn't fully extended, it tends to relax over time and the chart settles ultimately settles to it's collapsed position.

I am very glad that I purchased this item; no longer do I have to prop books and charts up, and lose my place while stitching. The magnets are incredibly useful for marking where I am in the chart. The only negative is that, at 8 1/2" x 11" , it is smaller than a chart book, but I am sure it can be moved around so that it will still work. I definitely recommend this product for anyone who spends a lot of time stitching.

I hesitantly ordered this item, because I've tried so many other items for stitchers that just didn't suit my needs. THIS PRODUCT IS WONDERFUL!!! I now have less neck and eye strain. It is so easy to use. I use it to hold my recipes when cooking as well as my charts when stitching. I would highly recommend this to anyone, stitcher or not. Cooks, computer users and typists, students, artists, etc... the list can go on and on. Order more than one, have one by the computer, one in the kitchen and one for your stitching and arwork.