Cross Stitch Chart Holder

For a while, I've been struggling with how to have the working copies of my chart close to where my my stitching is on the scroll rods.  Since I'm on a stash diet and didn't want to have to buy yet another gadget, I came up with an idea that works wonderfully.  The best part about it... I had all the supplies!

Supplies:
2" Floss Ring
1 Hanging Clip Board
8x10" Loran Magnet Board (optional)
Tape

 

This step is optional: I took 3 small pieces of tape and attached the magnet board to the clipboard. Two on each side toward the top. One piece on the bottom. I used packing tape since it's usually stronger than the 1/2" invisible tape. I tried to use the clip on the clipboard to hold the magnet board, but the magnet board was too heavy and kept sliding out from under the clip.  You could glue the magnet board to the clipboard, but I wanted to be able to use my clipboard for other things if need be.

 

 

Using the 2" floss ring, hook it through the hanger at the top of the clipboard  and then around the scroll rod.

 There you have it... a magnetic, hanging chart holder.  I like that I can have it right next to my stitching and it's easily removable, when I have to flip the scroll rods over. Easy peasy... and inexpensive.

 

You could also do this with a 6x9" clipboard and a 5x7" magnet board.  Just remember to use a clipboard with the hanger at the back.

Happy Stitching!