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 Where Am I?
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There are many approaches to keeping track of location.  Find the method that
is easiest for you:

  ~ Photocopy the original pattern.  Mark off the parts as you finish them
    with a highlighter or pencil.

  ~ Some people like to see the shapes of the different areas.  For this
    method, photocopy the pattern if the original isn't in color.  Color in
    the entire picture before starting to stitch, using distinctive colors for
    each symbol.  The colors don't need to be close to the thread colors.

  ~ Laminate the chart with clear contact paper.  Mark off the parts as you
    finish them with a fine tip _dry_erase_ pen.  The chart can be wiped
    clean with a paper towel when you are through.  Works on color and B&W
    charts.

  ~ Put the chart on a metal board, and use a magnetic straight edge that can
    be moved along the chart as you stitch.  A variation on this is to use
    non-magnetic plastic strips on a non-metal board.

  ~ Baste a grid onto the fabric.  Some people like a 10x10 stitch grid.
    Others just use one horizontal and one vertical line through the center.
    A variation is to baste a small "ruler" near the edge of the fabric,
    outside the area of the picture.