Great idea, Fay. My version is to use the heaviest clear plastic table covering (Walmart or Joann's), cut to whatever size is convenient, to draw your design with a permanent marker. Tape the top corners to your design table. Lift it up from the bottom edge and layer your project underneath, beginning with the background fabric. Very portable!!! No need for special lighting. Sorry that I can't remember the name of the teacher in Frederick County, Maryland, who taught us this super easy method more than 20 years ago.