Just Cross-Stitch magazine's resident expert has good article and tips at http://www.serve.com/marbeth/laying_tool.html
I prefer the trolley needle she talks about (don't have to hold just leave it stuck on my finger like a thimble; one is pictured at a distributor a lot of shops use at http://www.nordencrafts.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=MI1010TN01 ) or sometimes I steal drill bits or picks from my husbands woodworking supplies (making sure they are clean and grease free).
Mar 20, 2009 Rating
Laying tool by: Anonymous
Stitch Direct used to sell them - www.stitchdirect.co.uk