I just use my 12 1/2" ruler balanced between 2 chair seats and a lamp on the floor between the 2 chairs. I trace using the Fons & Porter white chalk pencil. I find that if I have it out of the tip long enough :roll: that I don't have to press hard. (I get concerned about stretching my fabric) I might have to go over the line a little bit when I get to a specific piece..but this is easiest for me.
Glad the thread is behaving itself a little better now.