Simply place your needle minder on the front of your needlework fabric or canvas, in a convenient location, and align the other magnet directly behind your needle nanny. This works best when Q-Snaps, Hoops or Scroll Frames are used. Or (because I don't stitch with a hoop) my favorite way to use them is to put them directly on my magnet board. Made with 2 super strong high quality rare earth magnets, these needle keepers are strong enough to hold your scissors as well. These needle nannies are the perfect needlecraft tool for your project basket and they are very practical too; one of our favorite gadgets!