Color pin counting system

Abstract

The Color Pin Counting System allows needle workers who stitch by hand, and are working on a large design (with 32 to 40 threads per inch) to start and maintain a method of keeping track of threads. The method utilizes 10 pins with jeweled or colored tops. Each pin represents ten linen or canvas threads. After outlining the design area with basting stitches or a marking pen or pencil, one can easily count the threads in the design to find a starting point for stitching. The Color Pin Counting System solves the dilemma of losing place. The primary advantage of the invention is to allow a needle worker to complete a large design while keeping track of the many threads.

1 . The Color Pin Counting System allows needle workers who are working on a large design (32 to 40 threads per inch) to start and maintain a method of keeping track of threads. The method utilizes thirteen pins with jeweled or colored tops. Each pin represents ten linen or canvas threads. 
   
   
       2 . The purpose of the invention is to allow a needle worker or embroiderer who is stitching a large design on linen or canvas to find and keep track of the many threads in the design 
   
   
       3 . The ten pin counting system allows easy recognition of position on linen or canvas fabric. 
   
   
       4 . The system can be used by counted thread stitchers (on linen) as well as needlepoint stitchers (on needlepoint canvas). 
   
   
       5 . The method allows the worker to determine a starting point for stitching a design on linen or canvas material. 
   
   
       6 . The system provides a method to keep track of counted threads after determining a starting point on linen or canvas material. 
   
   
       7 . The system will allow the stitcher/embroider to count up to 490 threads. 
   
   
       8 . If necessary, more than 490 threads may be utilized by using extra Amethyst/purple—100 thread pins.